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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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
Tightly clutching their cudgels, both reascended the seringa, and renewed the battle with the birds.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
"The sweet seringa, yielding but in scent To the rich orange."
From The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling by Peachey, Emma
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
“These are seringa trees,” said Uncle Paul, pointing them out.
From The Wanderers Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco by Perat
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