What does "moringa" mean?

Any of several trees, of genus Moringa, that grow in tropical and subtropical India and Africa.

How do you pronounce "moringa"?

Pronounced //mɔːˈɹɪŋɡə//.

Common synonyms include: ben, ben, drumstick tree, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, horseradish tree.

//mɔːˈɹɪŋɡə// noun

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Noun

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Any of several trees, of genus Moringa, that grow in tropical and subtropical India and Africa.

"Moringa leaves have a lot of health benefits."

Probably from Tamil முருங்கை (muruṅkai, “drumstick”), from the shape of the fruits.

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