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dillenia

/dɪˈliː.ni.ə/

Traduction: Nom masculin désignant tout arbre ou arbuste à feuilles persistantes du genre Dillenia, cultivé pour son feuillage et ses fleurs retombantes rappelant les magnolias, suivi de fruits utilisés dans les currys, les gelées et les conserves.

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/dɪˈliː.ni.ə/C2formalscientific
  • frNom masculin désignant tout arbre ou arbuste à feuilles persistantes du genre Dillenia, cultivé pour son feuillage et ses fleurs retombantes rappelant les magnolias, suivi de fruits utilisés dans les currys, les gelées et les conserves.

A noun referring to any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Dillenia, cultivated for their foliage and nodding flowers that resemble magnolias, followed by fruit used in curries, jellies, and preserves.

  1. Tropical tree or shrubC1formal

    Any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genus Dillenia, grown for their attractive foliage and nodding flowers that resemble magnolias. The fruit is used in curries, jellies, and preserves.

    frDilléniée, arbre tropical

    • The dillenia tree in the garden produces large, fragrant flowers.
    • Dillenia fruit is often used to make tangy jellies and preserves.
    • In some regions, dillenia is cultivated for both its ornamental value and its culinary uses.