Shorea (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of Indonesian and Malaysian timber trees rich in resin.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The shorea tree has been a valuable commodity for centuries due to its durable and versatile timber.
- Local craftsmen relied heavily on shorea wood for building boats and constructing homes.
- Shorea is often harvested for its highly valued resin, which has medicinal properties.
- The shorea tree is well distributed throughout the tropical rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia.
- Forestry experts consider shorea one of the most commercially significant tree species in Southeast Asia.