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Gamboge Tree (Noun)

Meaning

Low spreading tree of Indonesia yielding an orange to brown gum resin (gamboge) used as a pigment when powdered.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The gamboge tree is native to Indonesia and is highly valued for its vibrant orange to brown gum resin.
  • Gamboge tree is a low-spreading tree that thrives in tropical climates and is often cultivated for its resin.
  • The gamboge tree has been used for centuries as a source of pigment, with its resin being powdered and used in art and traditional medicine.
  • In traditional Indonesian medicine, the gamboge tree is believed to have numerous health benefits, and its resin is used to treat a variety of ailments.
  • The gamboge tree is also used as a natural dye, with its resin being used to color fabrics and other materials a vibrant orange to brown hue.

Synonyms

  • Garcinia Gummi-gutta
  • Garcinia Hanburyi
  • Garcinia Cambogia

Hypernyms

  • Flowering Tree
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