Boldo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊldəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boldo is a noun meaning Peumus boldus, a monimiaceous tree.
Meaning
Peumus boldus, a monimiaceous tree.
More Meanings
- The leaves of this tree, used in traditional medicine (for example, prepared as a tea) for hepatic troubles and genitourinary inflammation.
Example Sentences
Fossilized boldo leaves more than 13,000 years old with human teeth imprints have been found in Chile. Perhaps they were used medicinally by ancient Chileans or chewed simply for their pleasant, refreshing taste.
Word Forms
- boldos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boldu, bluewood, pulas, pomelo, gordolobo, madrone.
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