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hevea

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he·​vea | \ ˈhēvēə \

Definition of hevea

1 capitalized : a small genus of South American trees (family Euphorbiaceae) which have trifoliolate leaves, small panicled apetalous flowers, and a capsular fruit and many of which yield latex used in rubber manufacture
2 plural -s : any plant of the genus Hevea

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History and Etymology for hevea

New Latin, from Spanish jebe rubber plant, of American Indian origin

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“Hevea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hevea. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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