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dipterocarp

Syllabification: (dip·ter·o·carp)
Pronunciation: /ˈdiptərəˌkärp/

Definition of dipterocarp

noun

  • a tall forest tree from which are obtained resins and timber for the export trade, occurring mainly in Southeast Asia.
    • Family Dipterocarpaceae: numerous species

Origin:

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

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