noun
Uncommon
tung
do͝ong
Tung (noun) means the tung tree, an East Asian tree whose seeds are pressed for tung oil, a fast-drying oil used in wood finishing and varnish. Example: “The furniture was sealed with a coat of tung oil for a warm, natural sheen.”
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The tung tree, an East Asian tree whose seeds are pressed for tung oil, a fast-drying oil used in wood finishing and varnish.
"The furniture was sealed with a coat of tung oil for a warm, natural sheen."
"Tung trees were once planted across the southern United States for their oil-rich seeds."
How to use tung
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost always seen today in the phrase "tung oil," a natural wood-finishing oil.
Common pairings
tung oil
tung tree
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Chinese word for the tree.
Synonyms
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tung tree
tung-oil tree
Rhymes for tung
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What does “tung” mean?
The word “tung” means the tung tree, an East Asian tree whose seeds are pressed for tung oil, a fast-drying oil used in wood finishing and varnish. In plain terms, almost always seen today in the phrase "tung oil," a natural wood-finishing oil.
How do you pronounce “tung”?
“Tung” is pronounced do͝ong.
How do you use “tung” in a sentence?
Here is “tung” used in a sentence: “The furniture was sealed with a coat of tung oil for a warm, natural sheen.”
What part of speech is “tung”?
“Tung” is a noun.
Where does the word “tung” come from?
The word “tung” comes from Chinese. Borrowed from the Chinese word for the tree.
Is “tung” a common word?
“Tung” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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