ombu
/ˈɑmbu/
noun
- A large South American tree (Phytolacca dioica) with a thick trunk and spreading branches, often found in grasslands and providing shade.
- The ombu tree is a common sight on the Argentine pampas.
- Travelers often rest under the wide canopy of an ombu during hot afternoons.
- The ombu's wood is soft and not used for lumber, but the tree is valued for its shade.