Vocabulary Entry

mesua

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noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Calophyllaceae, commonly known for species such as Mesua ferrea, which is valued for its timber and medicinal properties.

Example Sentences

"The mesua tree can grow up to 30 meters tall."

"In traditional medicine, extracts from mesua are used to treat various ailments."

"The fragrant flowers of the mesua attract many pollinators."