1. A thorny acacia tree native to India and Africa, valued for its wood, bark, and gum.
Usage: Also spelled 'babool'; Primarily used in botanical and regional contexts

Examples

• The babul tree grows abundantly in the arid regions of India.
• Babul wood is commonly used for making furniture and tool handles.
• The bark of the babul tree has been used traditionally for tanning leather.
• Farmers often plant babul trees for their nitrogen-fixing properties.
• The gum extracted from babul trees is used in various industrial applications.