What is another word for zanthoxylum?

Pronunciation: [zˈanθəksˌa͡ɪləm] (IPA)

Zanthoxylum is a genus of plants that belong to the Rutaceae family and is commonly known as the prickly ash. The prickly ash is known for its medicinal and culinary values. Zanthoxylum has several synonyms, including toothache tree, Sichuan peppercorn, and Chinese prickly ash. The plant is called a toothache tree because of its numbing effect when applied to the affected area. The Sichuan peppercorn is known for its unique flavor and is widely used in Chinese cuisine. Apart from these, the plant is also known as the American prickly ash, Northern prickly ash, and Hercules' club. The Zanthoxylum plant has been used in traditional medicine for various ailments such as digestive disorders, cold and flu, and arthritis.

What are the hypernyms for Zanthoxylum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    genus, plant, shrub, species, tree, Rutaceae plant, S. americanum plant, citrus family plant, neotropical flowering plant.

What are the hyponyms for Zanthoxylum?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Zanthoxylum?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Zanthoxylum?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

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