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has gloss | (noun) a gum obtained from various tropical plants; used as an astringent and in tanning kino gum, gum kino, kino |
has gloss | eng: Kino is the name of the plant gum produced by various plants and trees, particularly Eucalyptus, in reaction to mechanical damage , and which can be tapped by incisions made in the trunk or stalk. Kinos are used in medicine and tanning, with astringent tannin compounds being a major active component. Kinos typically dry to an amber-like material, and are usually soluble in water. Hence, the use of kino in traditional remedies - Eucalyptus kino is used by Australian aborigines in a tea for treating colds |
lexicalization | eng: gum kino |
lexicalization | eng: kino gum |
lexicalization | eng: kino |
subclass of | (noun) any of various substances (soluble in water) that exude from certain plants; they are gelatinous when moist but harden on drying gum |
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lexicalization | kor: 키노 |
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lexicalization | tha: โรงหนัง |
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similar | e/Kino (plant) |
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media:img | Corymbia calophylla kino.jpg |
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