gwai3 muk6桂木
Jyutpinggwai3 muk6
Yalegwai muhk
Definition
The genus Artocarpus, or any plant belonging to this genus.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the genus Artocarpus, often associated with its edible fruit or timber. It is frequently encountered in botanical contexts or traditional gardening discussions rather than in casual daily chatter. The term is precise and lacks the broad colloquial usage of more common plant names.
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