Etymology

abura

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Today it means: A medium-sized tropical African tree, Mitragyna stipulosa (syn. M. macrophylla, nom. illeg.). Full definition →

First used First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century.Yoruba abùrà
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  1. Yoruba · borrowed fromabùrà
  2. Yoruba · borrowed fromabùrà
  3. English todayabura

Borrowed from Yoruba abùrà.

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century. A medium-sized tropical African tree, Mitragyna stipulosa (syn. M. macrophylla, nom. illeg.).
  • First attested in the mid 20ᵗʰ century. The soft pale wood from the abura tree.

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