Angelim (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several tropical American trees of the genus Andira.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The angelim tree is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
- Andira inermis, commonly known as angelim, is a large tree species found in the rainforests of Brazil.
- The wood of the angelim tree is highly valued for its durability and resistance to rot.
- Angelim trees can grow up to 40 meters tall, with a straight trunk and a broad, rounded crown.
- In some parts of its range, the angelim tree is considered an endangered species due to over-harvesting for its timber.