amboina pine
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Definition
Noun: * A species of coniferous tree (Agathis dammara) native to the Moluccas and Philippine islands, valued as a source of dammar resin, a type of copal used in varnishes and incense.
Usage
The term "amboina pine" is used specifically to refer to this particular tree species, often in botanical, forestry, or historical trade contexts. It is not a true pine but belongs to the Araucariaceae family.
Examples
- The amboina pine is an important source of high-quality dammar.
- Historically, traders sought the resin from the amboina pine.
- The forest contains several specimens of the amboina pine.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used in historical texts referring to the spice trade in the East Indies, where Amboina (now Ambon) was a significant trading post.
Variants and Related Words
- Agathis dammara: The scientific (Latin) name for the amboina pine.
- Dammar pine: Another common name for the same tree species.
- Kauri pine: A related tree in the same genus (), but from a different region (e.g., New Zealand).
- Dammar resin / Dammar gum: The valuable product harvested from the amboina pine.
Synonyms
- Dammar pine
- Agathis dammara (scientific name)
Different Meanings
- The term "amboina pine" refers exclusively to this specific tree species (). It is not a general term for pines from the region.
Noun
- native to the Moluccas and Philippines; a source of dammar resin