margosa

Thân thiện

The margosa tree provides shade in the village square.

Definition

Noun 1. A large semi-evergreen tree native to the East Indies: This tree is known for its tenacious gum, bitter bark used medicinally as a tonic, and seeds that yield an aromatic oil. It is also known as the neem tree.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The margosa tree is highly valued in traditional medicine for its purifying properties.
  • Oil extracted from margosa seeds is used in soaps and cosmetics.
  • The bitter taste of the margosa bark makes it a common ingredient in herbal tonics.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical classification, the margosa is sometimes referred to by its synonym and was historically placed in the genus .
  • The study focused on the insecticidal compounds found in Azadirachta indica, commonly known as the margosa.

Variants and Related Words

• Neem (n): The more common contemporary name for the margosa tree.
  • Neem oil is a popular organic pesticide.
• Azadirachta indica (n): The scientific Latin name for the tree.
  • Azadirachta indica is drought-resistant.

Synonyms

• Neem tree: The most direct and widely used synonym.
• Indian lilac: A common alternative name, referring to its lilac-like flowers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• neem
• neem tree
• nim tree
• arishth
• Azadirachta indica
• Melia Azadirachta