Etymology

zambuk

zam·buk
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Today it means: A first-aider, especially one from St. John Ambulance attending at a sports event. Full definition →

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zambuk · noun1

From Zam-Buk, a type of healing ointment originally manufactured in England, United Kingdom; further origin uncertain.

zambuk · noun2

See sambuq.

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