cajeput

/kæˈdʒeɪpʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tree (Melaleuca cajuputi) native to Southeast Asia, its wood and oil are used for various purposes, and the tree is also known as the ‘paperbark tree’.

“The villagers used the oil extracted from the cajeput tree to treat various skin conditions.”

Synonyms

  • Melaleuca cajuputi
  • paperbark tree