1. A thorny acacia tree native to India and Africa, valued for its wood, gum, and tannin-rich bark.
Usage: Also spelled 'babul'; Botanical name: Acacia nilotica; Primarily used in South Asian and African contexts

Examples

• The babool tree grows abundantly in the arid regions of India.
• Babool wood is prized for its durability and resistance to decay.
• The bark of the babool tree has been used for centuries in leather tanning.
• Farmers often plant babool trees to prevent soil erosion.
• The gum extracted from babool trees has various industrial applications.