chaulmoogra
- noun
- /ˈtʃɔːlˌmuːɡrə/
- Archaic
- The seeds of the chaulmoogra tree were used for centuries to make oil for treating leprosy.
Examples
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The seeds of the chaulmoogra were once the primary source of oil for treating leprosy.
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Researchers studied the therapeutic uses of chaulmoogra in traditional medicine.
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A plantation of chaulmoogra trees grew along the riverbank.
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The chaulmoogra tree is native to India.
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Many chaulmoogras are found in tropical regions.
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Researchers studied the medicinal properties of chaulmoogra oil and its effectiveness against skin diseases.
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In traditional medicine, chaulmoogra has been valued for its healing properties for skin conditions.
Synonyms
A tree from East India whose seeds produce oil once used to treat leprosy
A South Asian tree whose seeds make an oil once used to treat leprosy
A tree from India that makes oily seeds once used to treat leprosy
A tree from East India whose seeds make an oily medicine once used to treat leprosy
A tree from East India whose oily seeds are pressed to make an oil used to treat leprosy
Compounds
- Archaic
An oil from chaulmoogra tree seeds once used to treat skin diseases like leprosy
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word chaulmoogra comes from an Indian name, seen as chaulmugra, for a tree whose seeds produce an oil used as medicine. That's why chaulmoogra refers to a South Asian tree and its 'oil' that was once used to treat skin diseases like leprosy.