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calaba

calaba

9.9
A tree from the Caribbean with strong wood, white fragrant flowers, and sticky juice
  • noun
  • UK
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  • The resin extracted from the calaba tree has traditional medicinal uses in the Caribbean.

Examples

  • We admired the racemes of fragrant white flowers adorning the calaba in the botanical garden.

  • The calaba tree is known for its beautiful white flowers.

  • The furniture was crafted from calaba wood, prized for its strength and beauty.

  • I saw a calaba in the botanical garden.

  • The carpenter used the strong wood from the calaba tree to build sturdy furniture.

  • In the tropical garden, the calaba tree bloomed with beautiful, fragrant white flowers.

  • The resin extracted from the calaba tree is known for its durability and is used in various crafts.

Synonyms

Calophyllum calaba
vscalaba
  • Specialized
9.9

A Caribbean tree with fragrant white flower clusters, sticky sap, and hard wood for building

is a botanical description highlighting flowers timber and resin
Santa Maria tree
vscalaba
  • Specialized
9.7

A West Indian tree with clusters of white fragrant flowers and strong wood

is a botanical description noting flower form and resin production

Compounds

Calophyllum calaba
  • Specialized
9.9

A Caribbean tree with fragrant white flower clusters, sticky sap, and hard wood for building

Surface Forms

calaba singular
calabas plural

Etymology

The word calaba comes from a Caribbean local name given by island people and early Spanish settlers, and that name stuck into English and scientific use. That's why calaba today refers to the West Indian tree known for strong wood, fragrant white flowers, and a resin used in traditional medicine.