Campeachy (Noun)
Meaning
Spiny shrub or small tree of Central America and West Indies having bipinnate leaves and racemes of small bright yellow flowers and yielding a hard brown or brownish-red heartwood used in preparing a black dye.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The campeachy tree is native to the tropical regions of Central America and the West Indies.
- The heartwood of the campeachy is highly valued for its durability and resistance to rot and insect damage.
- In traditional medicine, the campeachy has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The bright yellow flowers of the campeachy are a popular choice for floral arrangements and bouquets.
- The wood of the campeachy is also used to make furniture and other decorative items due to its attractive grain pattern.