Kino Gum (Noun)
Meaning 1
A gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The pharmacist recommended a mouthwash containing kino gum to help reduce inflammation in the gums.
- Kino gum has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including diarrhea and dysentery.
- The tannery used kino gum to tan the leather, giving it a rich, dark color.
- In some parts of the world, kino gum is still used as a natural remedy for sore throats and coughs.
- The botanist studied the properties of kino gum, which is obtained from the sap of certain tropical plants.
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Meaning 2
Reddish or black juice or resin from certain trees of the genus Pterocarpus and used in medicine and tanning etc.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.