simarouba

or sim·a·ru·ba

[ sim-uh-roo-buh ]

noun

1. any tropical American tree belonging to the genus Simaruba, of the quassia family, having pinnate leaves, a fleshy fruit, and a root whose bark contains an appetite stimulant.
2. the bark of this family of trees and shrubs.

simarouba

/ ˌsɪməˈruːbə /

noun

1. any tropical American tree of the genus Simarouba, esp S. amara, having divided leaves and fleshy fruits: family Simaroubaceae
2. the medicinal bark of any of these trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of simarouba¹

1745–55; < French < Carib simaruba

Word History and Origins

Origin of simarouba¹

C18: from New Latin, from Carib simaruba

Example Sentences

When Mr. Rodriguez first moved into the apartment 15 years ago, he noticed a small tree — simarouba glauca, a.k.a. paradise tree — growing in the back of the building.

From New York Times

Rhubarb, rheum palmatum, oak-galls, gall� quercin�, tormentil, tormentilla erecta, cinquefoil potentilla, red-roses, uva ursi, simarouba.

From Project Gutenberg