Bully Tree (Noun)
Meaning
A tropical hardwood tree yielding balata gum and heavy red timber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The tropical region is home to a large population of bully tree, a species known for its distinctive timber.
- After processing, the heavy red timber of the bully tree can be used to create a range of furniture.
- Researchers studying the ecosystem have observed the important role that bully tree plays in the native environment.
- Export of the balata gum extracted from the bully tree is an important part of the country's forestry industry.
- To construct durable decking that withstands tropical climates, local builders prefer to use wood from the bully tree.