myroxylon

/maɪˈrɒksɪlɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of trees in the family Meliaceae, native to tropical Asia.

“The myroxylon tree was used by local communities for centuries to extract valuable oils and resins.”

Synonyms

  • balsam tree
  • peruvian bark tree

Antonyms

  • toxic plant