caraipa

/kɑːraɪpə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Burseraceae.

“The researcher studied the unique properties of the Caraipa plant species.”

2. noun

A genus of trees found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

“The Caraipa tree’s wood is used for furniture making due to its durability.”

Synonyms

  • Burseraceae
  • tropical tree

Antonyms

  • desert tree
  • temperate tree