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sisham

sisham

9.9
An Asian tree that has hard dark wood used for ships and railway ties and leaves that feed animals
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪʃəm/
  • Indian
translation icon : sisham
  • Railroad ties made from sisham timber can withstand harsh conditions for many years.

Examples

  • The leaves of the sisham tree are often gathered to feed livestock.

  • Many carpenters prefer sisham for its durability.

  • Many pieces of furniture in the region are crafted from sisham wood due to its durability.

  • The sisham tree grows rapidly in tropical climates.

  • Railroad ties made from sisham timber can withstand harsh conditions for many years.

  • Many pieces of furniture in the region are crafted from sisham wood due to its durability.

  • The leaves of the sisham tree are often gathered to feed livestock.

Synonyms

Dalbergia sissoo
vssisham
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from South Asia that loses its leaves and has strong wood for building and leaves for animal feed

has identical meaning but uses a local common name
sissoo
vssisham
  • Indian
9.9

A tree from India with strong dark brown wood used for building and leaves fed to animals

is the same species name but in local or alternative form
sissu
vssisham
  • Indian
9.9

A large Indian tree with hard brown wood for building and leaves fed to animals

is the same tree name but less standard in spelling

Surface Forms

sisham singular
sishams plural

Etymology

Sisham comes from the Hindi name shisham for the tree called 'Indian rosewood', a local word English borrowed from South Asia. That's why sisham now means the strong, dark wood and the tree whose leaves people use to feed animals.