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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The neem. (a tree)
2. 2
   large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

arishthazadirachta indicamelia azadirachtaneemneemneem tree

Etymology

From Portuguese amargosa, feminine of amargoso.

Related phrases

margosa oil

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