Etymology

tung tree

Today it means: Any of the genus Vernicia, especially Vernicia fordii (syn. Aleurites fordii), of east Asian trees or shrubs cultivated for their seeds which are a source of tung oil. Full definition →

Chinese 桐
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  1. Chinese · borrowed from桐
  2. English todaytung tree

Borrowed from Chinese 桐 (tóng).

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