Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of gamopetalous trees, of the order Verbenaceæ and tribe Viticeæ.

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  • noun small genus of southeastern Asian tropics: teak

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Examples

  • - Teak (tectona grandis): this requires deep, fertile soil with an adequate water supply and should be well drained.

    1.1. Forests 1982

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