Aleurites
Definition
- Noun:
- Aleurites: A genus of tropical trees belonging to the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae), native to Asia and the Pacific islands. The genus is known for producing nuts that yield commercially valuable oils.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Aleurites moluccana, commonly known as the candlenut tree, is widely cultivated in Southeast Asia.
- Oil extracted from aleurites seeds is used in traditional varnishes and as a wood finish.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The term is used specifically to refer to the genus within scientific contexts.
- The study focused on the phylogenetic relationships within the genus Aleurites.
Variants and Related Words
- Aleuritic (adj): Pertaining to or derived from trees of the genus Aleurites.
- Aleuritic acid is a component of some lacquers.
Synonyms
- Candlenut: The common name for trees in this genus, especially .
- Tung tree: A common name for , another species in the genus valued for its oil.
Different Meanings
- This word has a single, specific meaning as a botanical genus name. It does not have other common definitions.
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candlenut
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