Aegle

/ˈiːɡliː/ noun

A genus of thorny shrubs and trees native to South Asia that produce a fragrant, golden fruit used in traditional medicine.

From Greek aiglos (brightness/splendor), referring to the bright appearance of the fruit. The genus includes the wood apple tree, highly valued in Ayurvedic medicine.

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