Balibago (Noun)
Meaning
Shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Locals used the balibago tree's robust wood to build their fishing boats' canoe outriggers for balance and stability.
- The artisan expertly crafted a durable fishing net using fibers obtained from the balibago tree that grew near the village.
- Villagers often harvested the balibago tree's versatile fibers for making ropes and for caulking their wooden vessels.
- On the tropical coastline, a balibago tree stood tall with an array of vibrant flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- Due to its relatively fast growth and attractive flowers, the balibago tree was often used as an ornamental plant in landscaping around coastal resorts.