Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large trees native to South America, especially the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis), which is the main source of natural rubber.

“The hevea tree is a vital part of the rainforest ecosystem.”

2. verb

To extract rubber from a hevea tree, typically by incising the bark and collecting the latex sap.

“The workers will hevea the rubber from the tree by hand.”