seringa
Americannoun
noun
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any of several euphorbiaceous trees of the Brazilian genus Hevea, that yield rubber
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a deciduous simaroubaceous tree, Kirkia acuminata, of southern Africa with a graceful shape
Etymology
Origin of seringa
1730–40; < Portuguese, variant of syringa
Example Sentences
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Our adventurers passed a tolerable night among the sipos of the seringa.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
On parting from the seringa, he had brought these articles along with him, his companion carrying a share of the load.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
During this conversation the Mundurucú had mounted among the branches of the seringa, calling upon his companion to come after him, who hastily responded to the call.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
Dry leaves, twigs, and bark had been already collected, and with these a flame was produced, ending in a fire, that soon burned brightly in one of the forks of the seringa.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
A good workman is thus able to prepare five or six pounds of solid seringa in an hour.
From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 2 by Various
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