ムクノキ

noun

muku tree; Aphananthe aspera

A deciduous tree native to East Asia, also known as the oriental elm or muku tree. The name is usually written in kana.

• 公こう園えんに大おおきなムクノキが植うえられている。

  A large muku tree is planted in the park.

• ムクノキの葉ははざらざらしていて、昔むかしは磨みがき物ものに使つかわれた。

  The leaves of the muku tree are rough and were used for polishing in the past.