neem

noun \ ˈnēm \

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

Recent Examples of neem from the Web

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
Instead of applying a chemical to kill worms, Valle del Tarso uses a natural product from the Australian neem tree.

— richard read, USA TODAY, "Pineapple Investigation Shows U.S. Organic Program Is Ripe for Abuse," 12 Dec. 2017
Rose petals and neem leaves are powerful, calming botanicals that both soothe the skin and help detox the body after an aggravating day.

— liza myers, Bon Appetit, "7 Products For a Cool, Calm, and Delicious Summer," 7 July 2017

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