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Synonyms of balata

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Another word for balata is cow-tree. Other synonyms of balata are ausubo, massaranduba and bulletwood.

Synonyms and similar words for balata

nounManilkara bidentata, a large South American tree that yields latex and edible yellow berries.

  • ausuboBalata tree.
  • massarandubaA tropical hardwood tree, Manilkara bidentata, native to South America which produces edible fruit.
  • bulletwoodA tropical hardwood tree of species Manilkara bidentata, grown commercially in Puerto Rico.
  • bully treeManilkara bidentata.
  • cow-treeManilkara bidentata, native to Brazil.

Meaning of balata

  1. noun Manilkara bidentata, a large South American tree that yields latex and edible yellow berries.
  2. noun The latex obtained from this tree.

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Questions about synonyms of balata

What is another word for balata?
Balata has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cow-tree, ausubo, massaranduba and bulletwood.
What does balata mean?
Balata means manilkara bidentata, a large South American tree that yields latex and edible yellow berries.

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