Definition

Noun: - A tropical tree (Andira inermis) characterized by a shaggy, unpleasantly odorous bark that is toxic. It yields strong, durable timber. Its bark and seeds have been used medicinally as a purgative (to induce bowel movements), a vermifuge (to expel intestinal worms), and a narcotic.

Usage

• The term is used specifically to refer to this botanical species, often in contexts related to forestry, tropical botany, traditional medicine, or woodworking.
• It functions as a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The cabbage-bark tree is native to Central and South America.
  • Traditional healers sometimes used preparations from the cabbage-bark tree to treat parasites.
  • The durable wood of the cabbage-bark tree is resistant to decay.

Advanced Usage

• The name "cabbage-bark" likely refers to the texture or layered appearance of the bark, which might resemble the leaves of a cabbage head, not to any edible quality.
• Due to its toxic properties, handling the bark or seeds requires caution.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Names: Also known regionally as cabbage bark, angelin tree, worm bark, or cabbage angelin.
• Scientific Name: .
• Related Term: Corkwood (a name sometimes applied to trees with similarly lightweight or textured bark, though not necessarily the same species).

Synonyms

• Angelin tree
• Worm bark tree
• (scientific name)

Notes

• This is a compound noun where "cabbage-bark" acts as a modifier for "tree." The primary definition resides in the combined term.
• There are no distinct phrasal verbs or idioms associated with this specific botanical term.

Noun

1. tree with shaggy unpleasant-smelling toxic bark and yielding strong durable wood; bark and seeds used as a purgative and vermifuge and narcotic