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Meaning of "tamanu" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TAMANU

tamanu  [ˈtɑːmɑːˌnuː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TAMANU

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Tamanu is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TAMANU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tamanu

Calophyllum inophyllum

Calophyllum inophyllum is a large evergreen, commonly called Alexandrian laurel balltree, beach calophyllum, beach touriga, beautyleaf, Borneo-mahogany, Indian doomba oiltree, Indian-laurel, laurelwood, red poon, satin touriga, and tacamahac-tree. It is native from East Africa, southern coastal India to Malesia and Australia.

Definition of tamanu in the English dictionary

The definition of tamanu in the dictionary is the tree, Calophyllum inophyllum, native to SE Asia and found in the South Pacific, the oil of which is extracted from its fruit and used to treat skin conditions, cuts, burns, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TAMANU


Ainu
ˈaɪnuː
Anu
ˈɑːnuː
canoe
kəˈnuː
Cotonou
ˌkəʊtəˈnuː
gnu
nuː
inconnu
ˈɪnkənuː
inconnue
ˈɪnkənuː
ingenu
ˌænʒeɪˈnuː
Innu
ˈɪnuː
joncanoe
ˌdʒɒnkəˈnuː
junkanoo
ˌdʒʌŋkəˈnuː
KANU
ˈkɑːnuː
tauhinu
tɑːuːhiːnuː
Terengganu
tɛrɛŋˈɡɑːnuː
Trengganu
trɛŋˈɡɑːnuː
Vishnu
ˈvɪʃnuː
Zanu
ˌzænuː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TAMANU

tam
tam-o´-shanter
tam-tam
tamability
tamable
tamableness
Tamagotchi
tamale
tamandu
tamandua
tamarack
tamarao
tamarau
tamari
tamarillo
tamarin
tamarind
tamarisk
tamasha

WORDS THAT END LIKE TAMANU

cornu
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genu
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Le Fanu
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nu
parvenu
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Synonyms and antonyms of tamanu in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «tamanu» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TAMANU

Find out the translation of tamanu to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tamanu from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tamanu» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

琼崖海棠
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tamanu
570 millions of speakers

English

tamanu
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Tamanu
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

tamanu
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Таману
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tamanu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tamanu
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tamanu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tamanu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

tamanu
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

タマヌ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

타 마누
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tamanu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Tamanu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tamanu
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तामू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tamanu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Tamanu
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Tamanu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

таману
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tamanu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

tamanu
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tamanu
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tamanu
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Tamanu
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tamanu

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TAMANU»

The term «tamanu» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.881 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TAMANU» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «tamanu» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «tamanu» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tamanu

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAMANU»

Discover the use of tamanu in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tamanu and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Eco-resorts
4.2 Are Tamanu Beach Hotel and Muri Beach Hideaway Are Tamanu Beach Hotel Location: Year of completion: Total cost of construction: Architect/designer: Consultant: Builder: Number of guest units: Maximum number of guests: Other ...
Zbigniew Bromberek, 2009
2
The Big Book of Soul: The Ultimate Guide to the African ...
Tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) You may be wondering why tamanu oil, also called foraha oil, is added to a bath soak. This rich oil, derived from the tamanu tree, indigenous to Southeast Asia, is filled with essential fatty acids and  ...
Stephanie Rose Bird, 2010
3
Pets Need Wholesome Food Also
The sacred oil of Tamanu has a rich and long history, but earlier this century in 1918, French Pharmacopoeia found the oil so powerful in its curative properties that they conducted research and clinical testing topically, orally, and by injection.
Jesse Dallas
4
Advanced Technologies for Managing Insect Pests
2010) compared the repellent effects of binary mixtures of seven essential oils and Calophyllum inophyllum (Clusiaceae) nut oil (tamanu oil) with DEET against female stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans (Diptera: Muscidae). Exposed human hand  ...
Isaac Ishaaya, Subba Reddy Palli, A. Rami Horowitz, 2012
5
A New Bislama Dictionary
An incantation was said and the rain stopped as well. tamanu n. tamanu ( Calophyllum ino- phyllum) Also tamanu ... kind of tree (Calophyllum neo- ebudicum) tamanu blong solwota n. tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum) Also tama - tamarin. 270.
Terry Crowley, 2003
6
The Technologist
ON TAMANU RESIN AND OIL FROM THE SOCIETY ISLANDS. BY O. CUZENT. The Calophyllum InophyUum of Linnaeus, which, bears in Tahiti the names of Ati and Tamanu, belongs to the Guttifera family of Jussieu, Resin of Tamanu.
‎1863
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The Technologist. Ed. by P.L. Simmonds
ON TAMANU RESIN AND OIL FROM THE SOCIETY ISLANDS. BY G. CDZENT. The Calophyllum InopTiyUum of Linnaeus, which bears in Tahiti the names of Ati and Tamanu, belongs to the Guttifera family of Jussieu. Resin of Tamanu.
Peter Lund Simmonds, 1863
8
Issues in Medical Anthropology and Forensics: 2011 Edition
“The repellency to female Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae) of 21 essential oils (EOs) alone or in combination with Calophyllum inophyllum L. ( Clusiaceae) nut oil (tamanu oil) was examined using an exposed human hand bioassay.
‎2012
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Essential Oils for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with ...
Choose high-quality, cold-pressed tamanu oil for best results. 12 drops chamomile essential oil 12 drops lavender essential oil 12 dropspatchouliessential oil 1 tablespoon coldpressed tamanu oil 1⁄2 cup aloe vera gel Combine allthe ...
Althea Press, 2013
10
Polynesia French Business Law Handbook: Strategic ...
... and coconut milk Website also available in English Description Huile de Tamanu / Tamanu oil Description Cosmétique, Savons, Parfums / Cosmetics, Soaps, Perfumes Description Huile de Tamanu et autres huiles essentielles/ Tamanu oil ...
Ibpus.com, International Business Publications, USA, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAMANU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tamanu is used in the context of the following news items.
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Top lawmakers say they were kept out of loop on captive Israelis
Peri, a former head of the Shin Bet security service, added that he had only heard about it through former Knesset member Pnina Tamanu-Shata, who, like ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
2
Émile Chin Chi-En, le roi du plateau de Tamanu
À 55 ans, Émile Chin Chi-En est l'un des vétérans de la cueillette des oranges du fameux plateau de Tamanu, à Punaauia. Tous les ans, il ne rate jamais une ... «La Dépêche de Tahiti, Jul 15»
3
Olej tamanu – zdrowie z pestki
Jednak warto przemóc niechęć, ponieważ olej wytłaczany z pestek dojrzałych owoców drzewa tamanu wykazuje imponujące właściwości, przyspieszając ... «Wirtualna Polska, Jun 15»
4
Sunburn Cure: Tamanu Oil Beats Aloe
Instead of monoi oil from coconuts, she used tamanu oil, made from the nut of the tamanu tree, a native to Southeast Asia that grows all over the South Pacific. «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
5
Il avait tenté de violer une commerçante du centre Tamanu, à …
Le jeune de Punaauia âgé de 21 ans s'était inspiré d'une série télé américaine avant d'agresser une commerçante du centre Tamanu, le 7 mars. (Photo : Karim ... «La Dépêche de Tahiti, Apr 15»
6
Vanuatu resorts update
Tamanu on the Beach: Sustained significant damage. Currently closed until further notice. Trees and Fishes Angler's Retreat Vanuatu: Minimal damage to some ... «SpiceNews, Mar 15»
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Tropical Cyclone Pam – Vanuatu hotel update.
Tamanu on the Beach: Sustained significant damage. Currently closed until further notice. Trees and Fishes Angler's Retreat Vanuatu: Minimal damage to some ... «4Hoteliers, Mar 15»
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5 uleiuri rare care fac minuni pentru piele. Uleiurile de Kukui …
Astfel, uleiul de Baobab, cel de Kukui, uleiul de Maracuja, de Tamanu sau uleiul-ser de Scualan sunt deosebit de benefice în reglarea secreţiei de sebum, ... «PUTEREA, Oct 14»
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Ethiopian-born Knesset member battles against discrimination
Whenever Knesset member Penina Tamanu-Shata of the Yesh Atid Party is asked to chair a debate in the Knesset, an image of herself as a barefoot 3-year-old ... «Al-Monitor, Sep 14»
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Researching 'tamanu' in French Polynesia
Traditional healers and practitioners in herbal medicine will certainly be interested in the work and findings of Joape Ginigini, a young researcher based at the ... «Fiji Times, Aug 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Tamanu [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/tamanu>. Apr 2024 ».
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