Meaning oflignum vitaein English

Noun

1. wood from these trees; used for medicinal purposes
   The lignum vitae wood is highly valued for its durability.
2. trees yielding valuable wood and resin
   Guaiacum trees are cultivated for their lignum vitae resin.
3. guaiacum officinale and Guaiacum sanctum trees
   Lignum vitae trees are native to the Caribbean and South America.
4. resin extracted from Guaiacum trees
   The resin extracted from lignum vitae trees has medicinal properties.