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dhawa

dhawa

9.9
A tree from India used for strong wood and its gum
  • noun
  • Indian
: dhawa
  • Local carpenters prefer dhawa wood for its strength and durability.

Examples

  • The resin from the dhawa is commonly used in traditional medicines.

  • A large dhawa dominated the edge of the forest path.

  • The dhawa tree is known for its strong wood.

  • Many craftsmen prefer dhawa for making furniture.

  • Local carpenters value dhawa wood for its exceptional strength and durability.

  • The resin extracted from the dhawa tree is widely used in traditional medicines.

  • A tall dhawa can often be seen along the forest path, known for its sturdy trunk.

Synonyms

dhava
vsdhawa
  • Indian
9.9

A tree from India that gives wood and gum used for building and medicine

is the variant spelling used for the same tree

Surface Forms

dhawa singular
dhawas plural

Etymology

Dhawa comes from a local Indian name for the tree (used in Hindi and nearby languages). Because people have long used dhawa for strong timber and for its gum, the name now means the tree valued for its wood and resin.