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.