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dipterocarp

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪpt(ə)rə(ʊ)ˌkɑːp/

Definition of dipterocarp

noun

  • a tall forest tree from which are obtained resins and timber for the export trade, occurring mainly in SE Asia: [as modifier]:dipterocarp forests
    • Family Dipterocarpaceae: numerous species

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Dipterocarpus, from Greek dipteros 'two-winged' + karpos 'fruit'

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