Sissu (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; yields a compact dark brown durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wood from the sissu tree was highly prized for its strength and durability in the shipbuilding industry.
- Sissu is an East Indian tree that grows up to 50 meters in height and its leaves are used for fodder.
- The compact and dark brown timber of the sissu tree made it an ideal choice for making railroad ties.
- Woodworkers often preferred to work with sissu due to its fine grain and smooth texture.
- The forest conservators carefully cultivated the sissu tree for its ecological and economic importance in the region.