dak

• Nom désignant un arbre d'Asie du Sud, notamment de l'Inde, apprécié pour ses fleurs abondantes d'un rouge écarlate velouté et dont le bois ou d'autres parties sont utilisés pour produire un colorant jaune.

A noun referring to an East Indian tree known for its profuse, intense vermilion velvet-textured blooms and its use in yielding a yellow dye.

1. C1formal

   An East Indian tree (Butea monosperma) known for its abundant, vivid vermilion flowers with a velvety texture, and used to produce a yellow dye.

   Arbre à flamme

   • The dak tree is covered in bright red blossoms during the spring.
   • Local artisans use the flowers of the dak to create a natural yellow dye.
   • The forest was dotted with dak trees, their flowers standing out against the green.

   Synonymesdhakpalas