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cajuput

caj·e·put
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kaj-uh-puh t, -poo t]
    • /ˈkædʒ ə pət, -ˌpʊt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kaj-uh-puh t, -poo t]
    • /ˈkædʒ ə pət, -ˌpʊt/

Definitions of cajuput word

  • noun cajuput a small myrtaceous tree or shrub, Melaleuca leucadendron, native to the East Indies and Australia, with whitish flowers and leaves 3
  • noun cajuput a green aromatic oil derived from this tree, used to treat skin diseases 3
  • noun cajuput a lauraceous tree, Umbellularia californica, whose aromatic leaves are used in medicine 3
  • noun cajuput an Australian tree (Melaleuca leucadendra) of the myrtle family, with whitish flowers and thick bark, often grown in the extreme S U.S.: its aromatic oil is used in medicine 3
  • noun cajuput a tree, Melaleuca leucadendron, of the myrtle family, native to Australia and New Guinea, having papery bark and yielding a greenish, aromatic oil (cajeput oil) used in medicine and perfumes. 1
  • noun cajuput An aromatic medicinal oil that is similar to eucalyptus oil, obtained from a tree of the myrtle family. 1

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cajuput popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cajuput usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with cajuput

  • what is cajuput oil?

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