margosa (Meaning)
margosa (n)
large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus Melia
margosa (n.)
A large tree of genus Melia (M. Azadirachta) found in India. Its bark is bitter, and used as a tonic. A valuable oil is expressed from its seeds, and a tenacious gum exudes from its trunk. The M. Azedarach is a much more showy tree, and is cultivated in the Southern United States, where it is known as Pride of India, Pride of China, or bead tree. Various parts of the tree are considered anthelmintic.
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margosa Sentence Examples
- The margosa tree is renowned for its medicinal and insecticidal properties.
- Margosa oil is extracted from the seeds and is widely used in traditional medicine.
- The leaves of the margosa tree are said to have antibacterial and antifungal effects.
- Ayurvedic practitioners often recommend margosa for skin ailments and digestive problems.
- The extract of margosa is used as an ingredient in natural insect repellents.
- Margosa oil has been shown to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and fungi.
- The neem tree, also known as margosa, is native to Southeast Asia.
- Margosa powder can be used as a natural cleaning agent for surfaces and fabrics.
- The bitter taste of margosa leaves makes them unpalatable to most animals.
- Margosa-based pesticides are considered environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical insecticides.
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large semi-evergreen tree of the East Indies; trunk exudes a tenacious gum; bitter bark used as a tonic; seeds yield an aromatic oil; sometimes placed in genus
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The margosa tree is renowned for its medicinal and insecticidal properties.
Margosa oil is extracted from the seeds and is widely used in traditional medicine.
The leaves of the margosa tree are said to have antibacterial and antifungal effects.
Ayurvedic practitioners often recommend margosa for skin ailments and digestive problems.
