1 hevea | Definition of hevea

hevea

noun
he·​vea | \ ˈhÄ“vēə\

Definition of hevea

1 capitalized : a small genus of South American trees (family Euphorbiaceae) which have trifoliolate leaves, small panicled apetalous flowers, and a capsular fruit and many of which yield latex used in rubber manufacture
2 plural -s : any plant of the genus Hevea

History and Etymology for hevea

New Latin, from Spanish jebe rubber plant, of American Indian origin

Keep scrolling for more