Dhawa (Noun)
Meaning
An Indian tree of the family Combretaceae that is a source of timber and gum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dhawa tree is widely distributed in the forests of eastern and central India.
- Dhawa wood is valued for its durability and resistance to decay.
- The dhawa tree yields a reddish-brown timber that is highly prized by furniture makers.
- In traditional Indian medicine, the gum of the dhawa tree is used to treat various ailments.
- Dhawa trees are also used as shade trees in agroforestry systems, providing shelter and improving soil health.