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aleurites

 

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Noun aleurites has 1 sense
  1. Aleurites, genus Aleurites - candlenut
    --1 is a kind of rosid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Euphorbiaceae, family Euphorbiaceae, spurge family
    --1 has members:
     candlenut, varnish tree, Aleurites moluccana; tung tree, tung, tung-oil tree, Aleurites fordii

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Aleurites

Definition:

Aleurites is a genus of plants in the family Euphorbiaceae, mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The plants in this genus are known for their oil-rich seeds and are commonly cultivated for their economic value.

Sample sentences:

As a noun:

  1. The aleurites seeds are commonly used for extracting high-quality oil.
  2. Aleurites moluccanus, also known as candlenut, is a popular seed used in traditional cooking in some Southeast Asian countries.
  3. The production of aleurites oil has significantly contributed to the local economy.

As an adjective:

  1. The aleurites tree, with its large, shiny leaves, provides ample shade during hot summers.
  2. The local market offers aleurites-based skincare products that are known for their nourishing properties.

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