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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries纸皮树
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhǐ pí shù
"纸皮树在湿地中生长得很好。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of tree, particularly from the Melaleuca genus, characterized by its thin, papery bark.
"The paperbark tree is often found in wetlands and is known for its ability to thrive in waterlogged conditions." - 2
The bark of such trees, which can be used for various purposes including crafting and traditional medicine.
"Indigenous Australians have used paperbark for centuries in their traditional practices, including making shelters and wrapping food."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'paperbark' originates from the combination of 'paper', referring to the thin, flexible material made from cellulose pulp, and 'bark', the outer covering of trees. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe certain Australian trees, particularly those in the Melaleuca genus, known for their distinctive, papery bark.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Paperbark" is said worldwide
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Écorce de papier
Transliteration: ekɔʁs də pape
"L'écorce de papier est utilisée dans l'artisanat."
Papierborke
Transliteration: paˈpiːɐ̯ˌbɔʁkə
"Die Papierborke wird oft für handwerkliche Zwecke verwendet."
Corteccia di carta
Transliteration: korˈtɛtʃa di ˈkarta
"La corteccia di carta è usata in molte tradizioni artigianali."
Corteza de papel
Transliteration: korˈteθa ðe paˈpel
"La corteza de papel se utiliza en la medicina tradicional."
Casca de papel
Transliteration: ˈkaʃkɐ dʒi paˈpɛl
"A casca de papel é utilizada em várias práticas culturais."
पेपरबर्क
Transliteration: peparbark
"पेपरबर्क का उपयोग पारंपरिक चिकित्सा में किया जाता है।"
纸皮树
Transliteration: zhǐ pí shù
"纸皮树在湿地中生长得很好。"
종이 껍질 나무
Transliteration: jongi kkeobjil namu
"종이 껍질 나무는 전통적인 용도로 사용됩니다."
紙の樹皮
Transliteration: kami no juhi
"紙の樹皮は伝統的な工芸に使われます。"
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