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pongamia glabra

 

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Noun pongamia glabra has 1 sense
  1. Indian beech, Pongamia glabra - evergreen Asiatic tree having glossy pinnate leaves and racemose creamy-white scented flowers; used as a shade tree
    --1 is a kind of tree
    --1 is a member of Pongamia, genus Pongamia

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Pongamia Glabra

Description:

Pongamia glabra is a species of tree in the legume family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. Commonly known as the Indian Beech or Karanj, it is valued for its multiple uses including its medicinal properties, afforestation purposes, and as a biodiesel feedstock.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) - A species of tree in the legume family, native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.


Example Sentence: The pongamia glabra trees provided shade to weary hikers in the dense forests of Asia.


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Sense 2:

(Noun) - Commonly known as the Indian Beech or Karanj, it is valued for its medicinal properties.


Example Sentence: Traditional healers have been using pongamia glabra extracts to treat various skin ailments for centuries.


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Sense 3:

(Noun) - A source of biodiesel feedstock, commonly used in the production of sustainable biofuels.


Example Sentence: Researchers are exploring the potential of pongamia glabra as an alternative renewable energy source.


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