HyperDic: ochroma_lagopus

English > 1 sense of the expression Ochroma lagopus:
NOUNplantOchroma lagopus, balsaforest / forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood
English > Ochroma lagopus: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningforest / forest tree of lowland Central America having a strong very light wood; used for making floats and rafts and in crafts.
Synonymbalsa
Member ofOchroma, genus OchromaOne species
Broaderangiospermous tree, flowering treeAny tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary
Substancesbalsa, balsa woodStrong lightweight wood of the balsa tree used especially for floats
SpanishOchroma lagopus

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