lignum vitae
English
Etymology
From Latin lignum (“wood”) vitae (“of life”).
Noun
lignum vitae (uncountable)
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- The wood or resin from such a tree.
- 1875 January 21, “Summary of News”, in North-China Herald and Supreme Court & Consular Gazette[1], volume XIV, number 402, Shanghai, →OCLC, page 47, column 2:
- The steamer Lee Yuen, when about 30 miles from Foochow, abreast of Fuhyan, on her passage from this port to Foochow, carried away the lignum vitæ bush in the stern tube. She was beached for one tide under the lee of Matsu Island, for temporary repairs, and then proceeded to Foochow, where she has gone into dock.