lana

n. a type of tropical tree found in Central and South America that produces edible fruit.

n. the tropical tree species Genipa americana, native to the American tropics and known for its edible fruit and dye-producing properties.

“The lana tree is well known in the rainforest for its useful fruit.”

“Indigenous communities have traditionally harvested the fruit of the lana tree to create a dark pigment for ceremonial body art.”

Technical

n. a common first name for a woman.

n. a female given name, often considered a diminutive of Svetlana in Russian contexts or used independently in English.

“Lana is starting her new job at the hospital on Monday.”

“The author Lana Del Rey became a significant cultural figure in the early 2010s with her cinematic musical style.”