HyperDic: poon

English > 2 senses of the word poon:
NOUNplantpoonwood of any poon tree
plantpoonany of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum having shiny leathery leaves and lightweight hard wood
poon > pronunciation
Soundspuw'n
Rhymesafternoon ... Witherspoon: 64 rhymes with uwn...
English > poon: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningwood of any poon tree; used for masts and spars.
BroaderwoodThe hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
Substance ofpoonAny of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum having shiny leathery leaves and lightweight hard wood
English > poon: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningAny of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum having shiny leathery leaves and lightweight hard wood.
Member ofCalophyllum, genus Calophyllumgenus of tropical evergreen trees
NarrowerAlexandrian laurel, Calophyllum inophyllumEast Indian tree having racemes of fragrant white flowers
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
Substancespoonwood of any poon tree

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