azadirachta

/æzdɪˈræktə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the neem family Meliaceae.

“The azadirachta tree is native to the Indian subcontinent.”

2. noun

A plant of the genus Azadirachta, especially the neem tree (Azadirachta indica).

“The neem tree (Azadirachta) is used in traditional Indian medicine.”

3. noun

A tree of the genus Azadirachta, especially Azadirachta indica, native to South Asia and widely cultivated for its timber, medicinal properties, and insecticidal and fungicidal properties.

“The bark of the azadirachta tree has been used to treat various health conditions.”

Synonyms

  • Indian lilac
  • neem