dipterocarp
noun
dip·tero·carp
ˈdip-tə-rō-ˌkärp 
: any of a family (Dipterocarpaceae) of tall hardwood tropical trees chiefly of southeastern Asia that have a 2-winged fruit and are the source of valuable timber, aromatic oils, and resins
especially
: a tree of the type genus (Dipterocarpus)
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In the most exhilarating scene in The Man Who Climbs Trees (apart from the elephant, maybe), Aldred forgets his water before climbing a massive dipterocarp in Borneo.
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Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 30 May 2018
Almost 250 feet up the dipterocarp, Aldred’s muscles seize up from dehydration and over-exertion.
—Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 30 May 2018
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Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 30 May 2018
Almost 250 feet up the dipterocarp, Aldred’s muscles seize up from dehydration and over-exertion.
—Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, 30 May 2018
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“Dipterocarp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dipterocarp. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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