Associations to the word «Sissoo»

Wiktionary

SISSOO, noun. A leguminous tree (Dalbergia sissoo) of northern India.
SISSOO, noun. The dark brown compact and durable timber obtained from this tree.

Dictionary definition

SISSOO, noun. East Indian tree whose leaves are used for fodder; yields a compact dark brown durable timber used in shipbuilding and making railroad ties.

Wise words

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