tung
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C1
/tʌŋ/
Tung tree and its oil
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tung' originates from Chinese, specifically the word '桐 (tóng)', where '桐' referred to the tung tree.
Historical Evolution
'tóng' was adopted into English as 'tung' to describe the tree and its oil.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'tung tree,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tree native to China and other parts of Asia, known for its seeds that produce tung oil.
The tung tree is cultivated for its valuable oil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/06 03:53