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neem Definition

neem (nēm)

noun

a tall, tropical evergreen tree (Azadirachta indica) of the mahogany family, cultivated, esp. in Asia, for its wood and aromatic oil (neem oil)

neem Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tree: Instead, she uses the juice from the neem tree for pest control.
  • oil: This is made with neem oil, cold pressed from the seeds of the wild grown neem trees, combined with natural essential oils.
  • leaf: The Neem Team's ( Organix South ) products are made with certified organic neem leaf and certified organic neem oil.
  • product: Our latest Neem product and what's more, it doesn't smell strongly like the Oil Soaks with Neem!
  • extract: ICIPE is publishing papers on many novel uses of neem extract including the control of ticks on sheep and goats.
  • seed: Spraying with neem seed extract is relatively effective but the persistence is limited.