acuan

/aˈkwa.n/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.

“The biologist spent years studying the unique properties of the Acuan plant.”

2. verb

To treat or apply a medicinal paste made from the Acuan plant to an injury or wound.

“The traditional healer acuaned the wound with a mixture of plant extracts and honey.”

Synonyms

  • medicinal plant
  • tropical plant

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • toxic plant