Etymology

barbatimao

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Today it means: A South American mimosa tree, Stryphnodendron adstringens (formerly Stryphnodendron barbatimao), which has an astringent, tannin-rich bark. Full definition →

Brazilian Portuguese barbatimão
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  1. Brazilian Portuguese · borrowed frombarbatimão
  2. English todaybarbatimao

Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese barbatimão.

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