noun
- Plural of babul; a tropical acacia tree native to India and Africa, valued for its wood, gum, and tannin-rich bark.
Usage: Also called Egyptian acacia or gum arabic tree; Primarily used in botanical and forestry contexts
Examples
- The babuls in the savanna provide shade and food for wildlife.
- Farmers in India have cultivated babuls for centuries to extract gum and tannins.
- The wood from babuls is durable and resistant to decay.
- Several babuls grew along the riverbank in the arid region.