lanseh tree
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Definition
Noun 1. A tropical tree (Lansium domesticum) native to Southeast Asia, bearing clusters of edible, yellowish fruit. This term specifically refers to the tree itself, which is cultivated for its fruit, known as lansats, langsat, or duku.
Usage
The term "lanseh tree" is a specific botanical name for the tree species. It is used in formal, scientific, or agricultural contexts. * The lanseh tree thrives in humid, tropical climates. * Farmers are cultivating the lanseh tree for its commercially valuable fruit.
Advanced Usage
- The term is relatively specialized and is less common in everyday conversation than the names of its fruit ("langsat," "duku").
- It may appear in botanical guides, agricultural reports, or texts about the flora of Southeast Asia.
Variants and Related Words
- Langsat tree: A more common variant name for the same species.
- Duku tree: Another common name, sometimes referring to a specific cultivar with slightly different fruit characteristics.
- Lansium domesticum: The formal scientific (Latin) name for the species.
Synonyms
- Langsat tree
- Duku tree
Notes on Meaning
- The primary meaning is the tree species. The term "lanseh" by itself is archaic and rarely used to refer to the fruit; the fruits are almost exclusively called "langsats" or "dukus."
Noun
- East Indian tree bearing an edible yellow berry