Meaning of kokoon | Babel Free
/kəˈkuːn/Definitions
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A gnu; a brindled gnu. archaic
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A tree of the genus Kokoona. uncommon
Examples
“Mixed squads of kokoons and zebras are practising their wild gambols over the level plain, kicking, frolicking, butting, and pursuing each other with untiring perseverence”
“The inner yellow bark of the kokoon tree of Ceylon (Kokoona Zeylanica, Thw.) is employed there as a febrifuge and stimulatory, and as a dye.”
“The kokoon tree from Sri Lanka (Kokoona zeylanica) yields a useful oil.”
“CELASTRALES - spindle trees, khat trees, kokoons.”
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.