Meaning of lignum vitae | Babel Free

Definitions

1. guaiacum trees, of species Guaiacum officinale and Guaiacum sanctum.
   countable
2. The wood or resin from such trees.
   uncountable

Examples

“The steamer Lee Yuen, when about 30 miles from Foochow, abreast of Fuhyan, on her passage from this port to Foochow, carried away the lignum vitæ bush in the stern tube. She was beached for one tide under the lee of Matsu Island, for temporary repairs, and then proceeded to Foochow, where she has gone into dock.”

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