neem

noun

\ˈnēm

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Definition of neem

: a large tropical Asian tree (Azadirachta indica) of the mahogany family having a bitter bark used as a tonic and leaves and seeds that have insecticidal and antiseptic properties and yield a medicinal aromatic oil

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Tulasi shows me where neem and breadfruit trees once divided her land from the road, their disappearance depriving her crops of shade. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, "The Young Farmers Behind Puerto Rico’s Food Revolution," 20 June 2018 To combat body odor, San Diego brand CeeCee & Bee Apothecary makes its Natural Deodorant Stick — Tea Tree and Lavender, which uses neem leaf (which is said to help repel mosquitoes too), coconut and castor oil. — Kavita Daswani, latimes.com, "Heading to Coachella? Here are some packing tips," 7 Apr. 2018 There was neem and basil growing, chiles and mint, six kinds of eggplant, along with trees full of mangoes, bananas, papayas and jackfruit. — Tejal Rao, New York Times, "A Garlicky Stir Fry With Basil Leaves From Bangkok," 25 Jan. 2018 Instead of applying a chemical to kill worms, Valle del Tarso uses a natural product from the Australian neem tree. — Syndicated Columns, OregonLive.com, "The dirt on 'organic' food: you may be paying for fakes," 26 Dec. 2017 Instead of applying a chemical to kill worms, Valle del Tarso uses a natural product from the Australian neem tree. — Syndicated Columns, OregonLive.com, "The dirt on 'organic' food: you may be paying for fakes," 26 Dec. 2017 Instead of applying a chemical to kill worms, Valle del Tarso uses a natural product from the Australian neem tree. — Syndicated Columns, OregonLive.com, "The dirt on 'organic' food: you may be paying for fakes," 26 Dec. 2017 Insecticidal soap, narrow-range oil and neem oil applied at the correct time in the insect’s life cycle will kill them on contact and have a relatively low residual toxicity to natural enemies. — Debbie Arrington, sacbee, "What’s bugging his tree?," 22 Dec. 2017 Instead, Lopez takes a handful of herbal supplements including aforementioned turmeric, milk thistle, burdock root, and neem leaf. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "This All-Natural Acne Skin-Care Routine Is Going Viral on Instagram," 13 Dec. 2017

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