also: てりはぼく
noun
tamanu; Alexandrian laurel
A tropical evergreen tree (Calophyllum inophyllum) known for its broad leaves and fragrant flowers; the name is usually written in katakana.
テリハボクは海岸沿いに自生する常緑樹です。
The tamanu is an evergreen tree that grows naturally along the coast.
テリハボクの種子から採れる油は、スキンケアに使われることがあります。
Oil extracted from tamanu seeds is sometimes used in skincare.
The Japanese name テリハボク (照葉木) literally means 'shiny-leaf tree', referring to the glossy leaves of Calophyllum inophyllum. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it is a straightforward descriptive compound.