A large tree found in India, known scientifically as Anogeissus latifolia, valued for its wood and gum.
From Sanskrit dhaura or Hindi dhawra. The word enters English through colonial botanical documentation of Indian trees and their regional names.
The dhaura tree's scientific journey is fascinating—it produces Arabic gum used in textiles and food, which is why colonial botanists were so interested in documenting and naming it.
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