barbatimao

/baʁbədɪˈmɑʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A tropical tree (Cordia ecalyculata) native to Brazil, its bark is used to make a medicinal powder.

“The indigenous tribe used the barbatimao tree to create a traditional medicine.”

Synonyms

  • Brazilian cordia
  • Cordia ecalyculata

Antonyms

  • harmful herb
  • noxious plant