santol

/sænˈtɒl/

Definitions

1. noun

A tropical fruit tree native to Southeast Asia, its wood is valued for furniture making and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.

“The village elder gathered santol fruits from the local tree to make a refreshing summer drink.”

Synonyms

  • mangosteen tree
  • tropical fruit tree

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • succulent