dâu rượu
Definition
- Noun:
- Wax myrtle, bayberry: A type of shrub or small tree (genus Myrica) whose berries are often used to make aromatic candles or traditional wine in some cultures. This is the primary botanical meaning.
- Daughter-in-law (archaic/regional usage): In some specific regional or archaic contexts, it can be a variant or contraction of "dâu" (daughter-in-law), but this is not the standard modern meaning. The core definition is the plant.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Plant):
- Quả dâu rượu thường được dùng để nấu rượu hoặc làm nến thơm. (Bayberries are often used to make wine or aromatic candles.)
- Cây dâu rượu mọc nhiều ở vùng đất ngập nước. (The wax myrtle tree grows abundantly in wetland areas.)
Advanced Usage
- "Họ dâu rượu": Refers to the plant family Myricaceae.
- Nhiều loài trong họ dâu rượu có tinh dầu thơm. (Many species in the Myricaceae family have fragrant essential oils.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dâu: This is the base word. Depending on context, "dâu" alone usually means "mulberry" (the tree/fruit) or "daughter-in-law." The compound "dâu rượu" specifies the wax myrtle/bayberry plant.
- Cây nến thơm: A descriptive term for the plant, referencing its use in candle-making (aromatic candle tree).
Synonyms
- Myrica: The scientific/Latin genus name.
- Bayberry: A common English name, especially for .
- Wax myrtle: Another common English name.
Related Phrases/Idioms
Note: As a specific botanical term, "dâu rượu" does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions. Its usage is primarily literal and technical.
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