Cow tree

Cow tree
Cow tree Cow" tree` (kou" tr?`). [Cf. SP. palo de vaca.] (Bot.) A tree ({Galactodendron utile} or {Brosimum Galactodendron}) of South America, which yields, on incision, a nourishing fluid, resembling milk. [1913 Webster]

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  • cow tree — noun 1. [translation of American Spanish árbol de vaca] a. : a So. American tree (Brosimum galactodendron) yielding a rich milky juice sometimes used as food b. : any of several other trees (as the balata and the couma) yielding a similar juice c …   Useful english dictionary

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  • tree milk — noun 1. : the milky juice of an East Indian climbing plant (Gymnema lactiferum) of the faimly Asclepiadaceae that is used locally for food 2. : the juice of a cow tree (Brosimum galactodendron) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Cow Camp — U.S. National Register of Historic Places U.S. Historic district …   Wikipedia

  • Cow and Boy — is a comic strip created by Mark Leiknes and distributed by United Features Syndicate that began its run on January 2, 2006. The strip centers on a boy named Billy and his best friend Cow, who live on Billy s family s farm. Apparently, only Billy …   Wikipedia

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