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mu oil tree
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
mu oil tree

A type of deciduous tree found in Asia that is valued for the oil produced from its large seeds.

vi Người dân trồng cây trẩu để lấy dầu sản xuất từ hạt của nó.

en Local people grow the mu oil tree to get the oil produced from its seeds.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
showy but ridiculous

Describing something that is intended to attract attention in an excessive way but appears foolish or silly to others.

vi Hành động của anh ta thật là trẩu và ngớ ngẩn trước mặt mọi người.

en His behavior is showy but ridiculous and silly in front of everyone.

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