neem

American  

[neem] / nim /

1. a product of the seeds of a tropical tree, Azadirachta indica, of the mahogany family, that disrupts reproduction in insects, used as an insecticide.

2. Also called nim tree, margosa, neem tree. the tree itself.

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neem British  

/ niːm /

noun

1. a large tree of India, Azadirachta indica , all parts of which are useful to man: the leaves act as a natural pesticide, the fruit and seeds yield a medicinal oil, the bark is used to make a tonic, and the trunk exudes a gum

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Etymology

Origin of neem

1805–15; < Hindi nīm < Sanskrit nimba

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Example Sentences

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neem

When there are power cuts in the afternoon, relief comes from the shade of a neem tree.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

They said we had an unidentified pest and pointed us to the neem oil.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

"Some plants don't want neem oil on their foliage, and for those, I just use water and microfiber gloves," he says.

From Salon ● May 8, 2022

Hemsley applies a concoction of equal parts Castile soap, water and neem oil to leaves.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2021

I dropped the neem leaves inside and told him to pour everything into a bucket and bring it in.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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