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
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Joel, with enthusiasm considerably abated as he examined his pie in the shadow of the big seringa bushes, concluded he didn't want it very much.
From The Adventures of Joel Pepper by Margaret Sidney
Unfortunately, there has not been until now the slightest attempt made to cultivate this useful tree; and all the caoutchouc exported from Pará is still obtained from the original seringa groves.
From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 2 by Various
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 Mayne Reid
One of these he gave Richard, to hold under the tap while he made a second incision upon a longer limb of the seringa.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Mayne Reid
“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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