babchi
Definitions
A medicinal plant (Psoralea corylifolia) native to India and other parts of Asia, whose seeds contain bioactive compounds like bavachin and psoralen.
Examples
“A comparative study⟳ of the biology of lemon butterfly (Papilio demoleus Linn.) on lemon (Citrus limon Burm.) and babchi (Psoralea corylifolia L.) revealed that female butterfly preferred babchi plant⟳ more than lemon for egg laying.”
“Apply⟳ a smooth paste of babchi seeds, poppy seeds, black cumin and dried copra (coconut) and allow⟳ it to remain⟳ for 3 hours before washing off in lukewarm water.”
“The babchi plant⟳ is medicinal plants which are used in many traditional medicines.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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