bertholletia

/bərθɒlˈliːtiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of evergreen trees in the family Lecythidaceae, native to the Amazon rainforest.

“The team of scientists traveled to the Amazon rainforest to study the Bertholletia excelsa, the largest tree in the area.”

Synonyms

  • amazonian tree
  • lecythidaceae

Antonyms

  • desert tree
  • treeless landscape