cow-tree en · NOUN
Etymology
From their milky sap.
Meanings
- Any of various South American trees which, when wounded, exude a rich milky liquid.
- Brosimum utile, native to Brazil and Venezuela
- Couma macrocarpa of the family Apocynaceae, a tropical rain forest tree native to Colombia.
- Gymnema lactiferum, native to Ceylon.
- Manilkara bidentata, native to Brazil
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cow tree | alternative | lexicographic | |
| cow-trees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
Synonyms
bully tree · balata · bulletwood · ausubo · massaranduba