tamanu
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The seed of a tropical tree that is pressed to make oil for skin care and medicine
- noun
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semilla de tamanu
- The tamanu is renowned for its healing properties.
Examples
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The villagers harvested tamanu to make a traditional healing oil.
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Cosmetic companies value tamanu for its use in natural skincare products.
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After drying the tamanu, they pressed it to extract the rich oil.
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Where can I find tamanu in bulk?
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The tamanu nut is known for its healing properties and is extracted to make oil for skincare products.
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Many beauty products contain tamanu nuts because they are rich in antioxidants and nutrients.
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She purchased a bottle of tamanu nut oil to help moisturize her dry skin.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tamanu comes from a Pacific island name for the tree whose 'seed' is pressed to make the oil used in healing and cosmetics. A helpful way to remember tamanu is to think of the seed that gives the prized tamanu 'oil'.
