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Abutilon
noun · 78% connection
A genus of malvaceous plants of many species, found in the torrid and temperate zones of both continents; -- called also Indian mallow.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Appellative
noun · 78% connection
A common name, in distinction from a proper name. A common name, or appellative, stands for a whole class, genus, or species of beings…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Bark
verb · 78% connection
To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark; as, to bark the roof of a hut.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Basil
noun · 78% connection
The name given to several aromatic herbs of the Mint family, but chiefly to the common or sweet basil (Ocymum basilicum), and the bush…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Bast
noun · 78% connection
The inner fibrous bark of various plants; esp. of the lime tree; hence, matting, cordage, etc., made therefrom.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Cassia
noun · 78% connection
The bark of several species of Cinnamomum grown in China, etc.; Chinese cinnamon. It is imported as cassia, but commonly sold as cinna…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Cinchona
noun · 78% connection
The bark of any species of Cinchona containing three per cent. or more of bitter febrifuge alkaloids; Peruvian bark; Jesuits' bark.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Cirrhosis
noun · 78% connection
A disease of the liver in which it usually becomes smaller in size and more dense and fibrous in consistence; hence sometimes applied…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Drupe
noun · 78% connection
A fruit consisting of pulpy, coriaceous, or fibrous exocarp, without valves, containing a nut or stone with a kernel. The exocarp is s…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Endophloeum
noun · 78% connection
The inner layer of the bark of trees.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Exogen
noun · 78% connection
A plant belonging to one of the greater part of the vegetable kingdom, and which the plants are characterized by having c wood bark, a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Fibrocartilage
noun · 78% connection
A kind of cartilage with a fibrous matrix and approaching fibrous connective tissue in structure.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Fibrous
adjective · 78% connection
Containing, or consisting of, fibers; as, the fibrous coat of the cocoanut; the fibrous roots of grasses.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Gamboge
noun · 78% connection
A concrete juice, or gum resin, produced by several species of trees in Siam, Ceylon, and Malabar. It is brought in masses, or cylindr…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Harefoot
noun · 78% connection
A tree (Ochroma Laqopus) of the West Indies, having the stamens united somewhat in the form of a hare's foot.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Hemp
noun · 78% connection
A plant of the genus Cannabis (C. sativa), the fibrous skin or bark of which is used for making cloth and cordage. The name is also ap…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Ketmie
noun · 78% connection
The name of certain African species of Hibiscus, cultivated for the acid of their mucilage.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
Liber
noun · 78% connection
The inner bark of plants, lying next to the wood. It usually contains a large proportion of woody, fibrous cells, and is, therefore, t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: name, given, several, malvaceous, trees.
