Kokoon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈkuːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kokoon is a noun meaning (uncommon) A tree of the genus Kokoona.
Meaning
(uncommon) A tree of the genus Kokoona.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A gnu; a brindled gnu.
Example Sentences
CELASTRALES - spindle trees, khat trees, kokoons.
The kokoon tree from Sri Lanka (Kokoona zeylanica) yields a useful oil.
The inner yellow bark of the kokoon tree of Ceylon (Kokoona Zeylanica, Thw.) is employed there as a febrifuge and stimulatory, and as a dye.
Mixed squads of kokoons and zebras are practising their wild gambols over the level plain, kicking, frolicking, butting, and pursuing each other with untiring perseverence
Word Forms
- kokoons
Related Words
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