HyperDic: pterocarpus_angolensis

English > 1 sense of the expression Pterocarpus angolensis:
NOUNplantPterocarpus angolensis, bloodwood tree, kiaatdeciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers
English > Pterocarpus angolensis: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningdeciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood.
Synonymsbloodwood tree, kiaat
Member ofPterocarpus, genus Pterocarpusgenus of tropical trees or climbers having usually broadly winged pods
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
Spanishkiaat
Catalankiaat

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