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toothbrush tree

/ˈtuːθbrʌʃ triː/

翻译: 某些植物的俗称,尤指刺茉莉属(Salvadora)植物(如牙刷树 Salvadora persica),其枝条和根传统上被用作天然刷牙枝。在部分地区也指红千层属(Callistemon)的瓶刷木,因其刷状花序而得名。

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/ˈtuːθbrʌʃ triː/C1formalscientific
  • zh某些植物的俗称,尤指刺茉莉属(Salvadora)植物(如牙刷树 Salvadora persica),其枝条和根传统上被用作天然刷牙枝。在部分地区也指红千层属(Callistemon)的瓶刷木,因其刷状花序而得名。

A common name for certain plants, particularly species of the genus Salvadora (such as Salvadora persica), whose twigs and roots are traditionally used as a natural chewing stick for cleaning teeth. Also refers to the 'bottlebrush' tree (Callistemon) in some regions, due to its bristle-like flowers.

  1. A tree used for oral hygieneB2formal

    A common name for the Salvadora persica tree, whose twigs are traditionally used as a natural toothbrush (miswak).

    zh牙刷树

    • In many cultures, people use a twig from the toothbrush tree to clean their teeth.
    • The toothbrush tree is known for its antibacterial properties.
    • Miswak, harvested from the toothbrush tree, is a natural alternative to modern toothbrushes.