champac — or champak [cham′pak΄, chum′puk΄] n. [Hindi champak < Sans campaka] an Asian tree (Michelia champaca) of the magnolia family, with fragrant, yellow or orange flowers … English World dictionary
champac — /cham pak, chum puk/, n. a southern Asian tree, Michelia champaca, of the magnolia family, having fragrant yellow or orange flowers and yielding an oil (champaca oil) used in perfumes. Also, champaca /cham peuh keuh, chum /, champak. [1760 70; … Universalium
champac — šilkmedinė michelija statusas T sritis vardynas apibrėžtis Magnolijinių šeimos dekoratyvinis, medieninis, vaistinis augalas (Michelia champaca), paplitęs rytų ir pietų Azijoje. Iš jo gaunamas eterinis aliejus. atitikmenys: lot. Michelia champaca… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
champac — or champak noun Etymology: Hindi & Sanskrit; Hindi campak, from Sanskrit campaka Date: circa 1770 an Asian tree (Michelia champaca) of the magnolia family with fragrant usually yellow flowers … New Collegiate Dictionary
champac — n. tree from the magnolia family that produces fragrant flowers (also spelled: champak) … English contemporary dictionary
champac — cham·pac … English syllables
champac — cham•pac or cham•pak [[t]ˈtʃæm pæk, ˈtʃʌm pʌk[/t]] n. pln a S Asian tree, Michelia champaca, of the magnolia family, having yellow or orange flowers and yielding a fragrant oil • Etymology: 1760–70; < Hindi campak < Skt campaka … From formal English to slang
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List of English words of Sanskrit origin — This is a list of English words of Sanskrit origin. Many of these words were not directly borrowed from Sanskrit. The meanings of some words have changed slightly after being borrowed. NOTOC A; Aditya : from Sanskrit āditya , the Vedic sun god. [ … Wikipedia
Magnoliales — ▪ plant order Introduction the magnolia order of flowering plants, consisting of 5 families, 154 genera, and about 3,000 species. Members of Magnoliales include woody shrubs, climbers, and trees. Along with the orders Laurales, Piperales, and… … Universalium