Nim Tree (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 nim tree has been cultivated for centuries in various parts of Asia for its medicinal and timber values.
- Azadirachta indica, also known as the nim tree, has been found to possess antibacterial and antiviral properties.
- Villagers in the region often harvest the seeds of the nim tree to extract its aromatic oil for use in perfumes.
- The nim tree is renowned for its bitter bark, which has been used in traditional medicine as a tonic for centuries.
- Local farmers often plant the nim tree alongside other crops as its leaves and seeds are said to ward off pests naturally.