cecropia

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun large genus of tropical American trees that yield a bast fiber used for cordage and bark used in tanning; milky juice yields caoutchouc
  2. noun North American silkworm moth; larvae feed on the leaves of forest trees

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Synonyms

genus Cecropia

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