What does Dipterocarpus mean?
Definitions for Dipterocarpus
dipte·ro·car·pus
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Webster Dictionary
Dipterocarpusnoun
a genus of trees found in the East Indies, some species of which produce a fragrant resin, other species wood oil. The fruit has two long wings
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. with two wings + fruit.]
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Dipterocarpus
Dipterocarpus is a genus of flowering plants and the type genus of family Dipterocarpaceae. The genus has about 70 species, occurring in Southeast Asia. It is an important component of dipterocarp forests. Its generic name comes from Greek and means "two-winged fruits". The genus is of considerable importance as timber trees, sold under the trade name Keruing, although not as important as Shorea. Dipterocarpus turbinatus, Gurjan, is a major commercial timber species found in the Andaman islands. Gurjan wood is very important for making plywood.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Dipterocarpus in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Dipterocarpus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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