Arere (Noun)
Meaning
Large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The arere tree, with its large palmately lobed leaves, provides shade to the nearby village.
- Arere trees are traditionally used to create intricate carvings due to their soft, pale wood.
- Locals believe that arere seeds, with their one-winged design, bring good luck when carried as talismans.
- Scientists study the axillary cymose panicles of the arere to better understand its unique flowering patterns.
- Woodworkers prefer arere wood for its softness and the beautiful, pale yellow hue it brings to their creations.