kino
/'ki:nou/
Definition
- Noun:
- A tropical tree: Refers specifically to certain East Indian trees, particularly of the genus Pterocarpus or Coccoloba, known for yielding a resinous substance.
- A medicinal and tanning extract: Denotes the reddish or dark resinous gum obtained from these trees, historically used for its astringent properties in medicine and in the process of tanning leather.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The forest contained several old kino trees.
- Traditional healers used kino to treat diarrhea.
- The tannery imported kino for processing hides.
Advanced Usage
- "Kino gum": A common collocation specifying the dried, extractable form of the substance.
- The recipe called for powdered kino gum as an astringent ingredient.
Variants and Related Words
- Kinoin (n): A tannin principle or chemical constituent found in kino.
- Pterocarpus marsupium: The scientific name for the Indian Kino Tree, a primary source of the gum.
Synonyms
- Resin: A broader term for sticky plant secretions.
- Gum: A viscous plant exudate.
- Astringent: A substance that contracts tissues, describing one of kino's key properties.
Notes on Meaning
This word is a highly specific botanical and commercial term. Its primary meanings are inextricably linked to the tree species that produce it and the gum's traditional applications. It is not used in general, everyday conversation but belongs to specialized contexts like botany, pharmacology, historical trade, and traditional crafts like tanning.
Noun
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East Indian tree yielding a resin or extract often used medicinally and in e.g. tanning
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a gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning
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