Etymology

lakawood

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Today it means: A reddish aromatic heartwood obtained from various plants and used as incense in China, India and South East Asia. It was also historically used as a dye and in medicine. Full definition →

Malay kayu laka
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  1. Malay · calque ofkayu laka
  2. English todaylakawood

Calque of Malay kayu laka.

Words from the same roots

Malaykayu laka all →

cayolaque

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