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sterculia foetida

 

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Noun sterculia foetida has 1 sense
  1. kalumpang, Java olives, Sterculia foetida - large tree of Old World tropics having foul-smelling orange-red blossoms followed by red pods enclosing oil-rich seeds sometimes used as food
    --1 is a kind of sterculia

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Sterculia foetida

Description:

Sterculia foetida, commonly known as the Bonduc nut tree or stinkbean tree, is a flowering plant species native to tropical regions. It belongs to the family Malvaceae and is characterized by its large, oblong pods and foul-smelling seeds.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Referring to the plant species itself

Example sentence: Sterculia foetida can grow up to 30 meters tall and is often found in coastal areas.

Sense 2:

Referring to the large, oblong pods of Sterculia foetida

Example sentence: The Sterculia foetida pods, filled with seeds, are often used in traditional medicine.

Sense 3:

Referring to the foul-smelling seeds of Sterculia foetida

Example sentence: The stink of Sterculia foetida seeds deter predators, ensuring the survival of the tree.

Sense 4:

Referring to the oil extracted from Sterculia foetida seeds

Example sentence: Sterculia foetida oil is commonly used in cosmetic products due to its moisturizing properties.

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