calabura
Definition
Noun 1. A tropical tree: A fast-growing tropical American evergreen tree (Muntingia calabura), known for its white flowers, edible fruit, and useful bark and wood.
Usage and Examples
- The calabura is common in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
- The fruit of the calabura is sweet and attracts many birds.
- Due to its rapid growth, the calabura is sometimes planted for shade or soil reclamation.
Advanced Usage
- The species name is used in formal botanical contexts to precisely identify this tree.
- In ecological studies, the calabura is noted as a pioneer species that colonizes open areas.
Variants and Related Words
- Jamaican cherry: A common name for the fruit of the calabura tree.
- Panama berry: Another common name for the same tree and its fruit.
- Silkwood: A name referring to the tree's fibrous bark.
Synonyms
- Jamaican cherry tree
- Panama berry tree
- Strawberry tree (Note: This name is also used for unrelated trees in the genus )
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to a single species of tree. Its primary meanings are botanical and ecological, describing the tree itself, its physical characteristics (flowers, fruit, bark), and its role in the environment.
Noun
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a fast-growing tropical American evergreen having white flowers and white fleshy edible fruit; bark yields a silky fiber used in cordage and wood is valuable for staves
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