núc nác

Cây núc nác cao lớn đứng trong một khu rừng nhiệt đới.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Numb tree / Indian trumpet tree: A large tree species (Oroxylum indicum) native to Southeast Asia, known for its long, flat seed pods, soft white wood, and medicinal bark.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Vỏ cây núc nác thường được dùng trong thuốc nam. (The bark of the numb tree is often used in traditional Vietnamese medicine.)
  • Quả núc nác có hình dáng rất đặc biệt, dài và dẹp. (The Indian trumpet tree's fruit has a very distinctive shape, being long and flat.)

Advanced Usage

• The bark, seeds, and roots of the tree are all used in various traditional remedies, particularly for treating respiratory conditions, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Variants and Related Words

• Cây núc nác: The full term for the tree.
  • Cây núc nác thường mọc ở vùng đồi núi. (The numb tree often grows in hilly areas.)

Synonyms

• Indian trumpet tree: The common English name.
• Broken bones tree: Another English name, referring to its traditional use in healing fractures.
• Tree of Damocles: A less common poetic name.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms directly using the word "núc nác." It is primarily a botanical and medicinal term.