Meaning Of The Word Chaulmoogra

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Chaulmoogra? Find Chaulmoogra meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Chaulmoogra Meaning

Chaulmoogra Definition
Chaulmoogra Definition

What's The Definition Of Chaulmoogra?

chaulmoogra in American English
any of various SE Asian trees (genus Taraktogenos, family Bixaceae and genus Hydnocarpus, family Flacourtiaceae) whose seeds yield a nonvolatile oil, once commonly used to treat leprosy
noun: any of several trees of the genus Hydnocarpus (or Taraktogenos), of southeastern Asia, esp. H. kurzii, the seeds of which yield chaulmoogra oil

chaulmoogra in British English
noun: a tropical Asian tree, Taraktogenos (or Hydnocarpus) kurzii: family Flacourtiaceae

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Radicivorous ‐ adjective: feeding on the roots…
  • Milchig ‐ adjective: consisting of, made from, or used only…
  • Downspin ‐ noun; noun: a sudden and swift downturn, esp in…
  • Reindex ‐ to create a new…
  • Professional ‐ of, engaged in, or worthy of the high standards…
  • Colonel Blimp ‐ noun; noun: a person, esp a military officer…
  • Quernstone ‐ noun
  • Analytical reagent ‐ noun: a chemical compound of a known high standard…
  • Duddy ‐ adjective:…
  • Hirta ‐ noun; noun: a group of volcanic islands in the…