1. Plural of milkwood; tropical or subtropical trees of the genus Alchornea or related genera, known for their milky sap and use in traditional medicine and timber.
Usage: Chiefly botanical and regional (Africa, Asia); Often used in plural form

Examples

• The milkwoods in the forest are valued for their medicinal properties.
• Local craftspeople harvest timber from milkwoods for traditional woodwork.
• Milkwoods thrive in warm, humid climates across tropical regions.
• The milky sap of milkwoods has been used in folk remedies for centuries.