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单词 neem
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Definition of neem in English:

neem

noun niːmnēm
  • A tropical Old World tree, that yields timber resembling mahogany, oil, medicinal products, and insecticide.

    Azadirachta indica, family Meliaceae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For instance, in the International Airport area, trees such as neem, tamarind, casuarina and ficus, which absorb sound extremely well, are recommended.
    • You may find some help from a product containing neem, malathion or dormant oil.
    • On one side was the semul tree, the branches of the chameli adorned the verandah, the kachnar and mango trees in front, an all-season lemon tree and of course, the neem.
    • Set in Southern India in 1995, the book follows four characters whose lives are all linked through the neem - India's ‘miracle tree’.
    • For oily skin, seek extra antibacterial protection with soaps containing neem, tea tree or other naturally purifying oils.

Origin

Early 19th century: via Hindi from Sanskrit nimba.

 
 

Definition of neem in US English:

neem

nounnēm
  • A tropical Old World tree, that yields timber resembling mahogany, oil, medicinal products, and insecticide.

    Azadirachta indica, family Meliaceae

    Also called margosa
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Set in Southern India in 1995, the book follows four characters whose lives are all linked through the neem - India's ‘miracle tree’.
    • You may find some help from a product containing neem, malathion or dormant oil.
    • For oily skin, seek extra antibacterial protection with soaps containing neem, tea tree or other naturally purifying oils.
    • On one side was the semul tree, the branches of the chameli adorned the verandah, the kachnar and mango trees in front, an all-season lemon tree and of course, the neem.
    • For instance, in the International Airport area, trees such as neem, tamarind, casuarina and ficus, which absorb sound extremely well, are recommended.

Origin

Early 19th century: via Hindi from Sanskrit nimba.

 
 
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