Clues for the word "MARGOSA"

We've had 1 crossword clue used for this word, and seen it 1 time in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Prize crossword on August 25, 2001.

Definition of margosa

n. - A large tree of genus Melia (M. Azadirachta) found in India. Its bark is bitter, and used as a tonic. A valuable oil is expressed from its seeds, and a tenacious gum exudes from its trunk. The M. Azedarach is a much more showy tree, and is cultivated in the Southern United States, where it is known as Pride of India, Pride of China, or bead tree. Various parts of the tree are considered anthelmintic.