Dhauri

/ˈdɑːʊri/ noun

Definition

An alternative or variant name for the dhaura tree or a closely related tree species found in South Asian forests.

Etymology

A regional variant of dhaura, possibly reflecting different Hindi or regional language pronunciations of the same tree's name across India.

Kelly Says

Dhauri shows how the same tree gets different names across India's many languages and regions. Colonial botanists had to compile dozens of local names just to identify a single species.

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