Margosa (Noun)
Meaning
Large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The margosa tree, with its large spreading canopy, was a common sight in the Indian countryside.
- In traditional medicine, the bitter bark of the margosa tree was used to make a tonic that was believed to have various health benefits.
- The seeds of the margosa tree are a valuable source of an aromatic oil that is used in perfumes and other fragrances.
- The margosa tree is often grown as an ornamental in tropical regions, valued for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
- The gum that exudes from the trunk of the margosa tree is extremely tenacious and can be used as a natural adhesive.