() - A type of tree, possibly referring to the & also used in some names and historical texts.

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A type of tree, possibly referring to the Chinese tallow tree;

also used in some names and historical texts.

A type of tree, possibly referring to thealso used in some names and historical texts.

Usage highlights

tallow tree梌木梌油梌叶梌果

Synonyms

  • 乌桕Chinese tallow tree (more common name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tallow tree (梌树) produces useful oils.
  • This ancient text mentions the 梌 tree species.
  • Some traditional medicines use parts of the 梌 tree.

Collocations

  • tallow tree(梌树)
  • wood from the tallow tree(梌木)
  • tallow oil(梌油)
  • tallow tree leaves(梌叶)
  • tallow tree fruit(梌果)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient Chinese botanical texts describing tree species.
  • The tallow tree (Sapium sebiferum) has practical uses for oil production.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts, primarily of historical/ botanical interest.

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