Barringtonia acutangula, also known as Hijal in Bengali, is a species of flowering plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is a medium-sized tree that is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The tree is commonly found in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Meaning in Bengali
হিজল, হিজল গাছ (noun, pronunciation: hi-jol, hi-jol gach)
Definition
Barringtonia acutangula is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 25 meters in height. It has large, leathery leaves and produces fragrant white flowers. The tree bears fruit in the form of large, woody capsules that contain seeds. The seeds are dispersed by water, as the capsules float on the surface until they reach suitable conditions for germination.
Synonyms
1. Freshwater Mangrove (noun)
2. Indian Oak (noun)
3. Indian Putat (noun)
Antonyms
1. Dry land (শুষ্ক ভূমি, noun)
2. Evergreen tree (সর্বস্থায়ী গাছ, noun)
3. Non-aquatic plant (অপসারণশীল উদ্ভিদ, noun)
Origin
The name Barringtonia acutangula is derived from the genus name Barringtonia, which honors the English botanist Daines Barrington, and the species name acutangula, which refers to the acute angles formed by the leaves. The tree is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent and gradually spread to other parts of Southeast Asia.
Nearby Words
1. Mangrove (noun)
2. Lecythidaceae (noun)
3. Deciduous (adjective)
Barringtonia acutangula in Literature Quotes
“The Hijal tree stood tall, its branches reaching for the sky, providing shade to weary travelers.” – Rabindranath Tagore (হিজল গাছটি উঁচু দাড়িয়ে ছিল, তার শাখাগুলি আকাশের দিকে পৌঁছে যাচ্ছিল, ক্লান্ত ভ্রমণিকে ছায়া দিয়ে।)
Meaning in Different Languages
Bengali: হিজল
Hindi: समुद्रपर्यन्त पेड़
Nepali: हिजल
Urdu: سمندری درخت
Tamil: கடல்வரை
Telugu: సముద్రపు చెట్టు
Arabic: شجرة البحر
Chinese: 海滨树
Japanese: 海辺の木
Russian: Морское дерево
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