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tung tree

 

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Noun tung tree has 1 sense
  1. tung tree, tung, tung-oil tree, Aleurites fordii - Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
    --1 is a kind of angiospermous tree, flowering tree
    --1 is a member of Aleurites, genus Aleurites

Definitions from the Web

Tung Tree

Noun:

1. A tropical deciduous tree of East Asia (Vernicia fordii) with large heart-shaped leaves and seeds that yield oils used in varnishes and paints.

Example sentence:

I bought a bottle of tung tree oil to use as a natural finish for my wooden furniture.

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Noun:

2. The seeds of the tung tree that are rich in fatty oils.

Example sentence:

Tung tree seeds are commonly used for making biodiesel.

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Adjective:

1. Referring to or derived from the tung tree.

Example sentence:

The tung tree plantation is a major source of employment in the local community.

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Adjective:

2. Referring to or characteristic of a specific locality.

Example sentence:

We enjoyed the traditional dances and songs that showcased the tung tree culture of this region.

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