| dryobalanops | <botany> The genus to which belongs the single species D. Camphora, a lofty resinous tree of Borneo and Sumatra, yielding Borneo camphor and camphor oil. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Oak + acorn + appearance. The fruit remotely resembles an acorn in its cup. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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