单词 | lignum vitae |
释义 | Word Frequency lignum vitae(ˈlɪɡnəm ˈvaɪtɪ) noun See also guaiacum 1. either of two zygophyllaceous tropical American trees, Guaiacum officinale or G. sanctum, having blue or purple flowers 2. the heavy resinous wood of either of these trees, which is used in machine bearings, casters, etc: formerly thought to have medicinal properties Word origin New Latin, from Late Latin, literally: wood of life |
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