Cajuput

[kædʒәpәt]

Definition

(n.) A highly stimulating volatile inflammable oil, distilled from the leaves of an East Indian tree (Melaleuca cajuputi, etc.) It is greenish in color and has a camphoraceous odor and pungent taste.

Edited by Elise

Definition

n. a pungent volatile aromatic oil distilled from the leaves of two trees native to Australia.—Also Caj′eput.

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