kamachili

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noun

A fast-growing tree found in the tropics (Pithecolobium dulce) whose bark is used in tanning.

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Meanings

nounkamachili (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA fast-growing tree found in the tropics (Pithecolobium dulce) whose bark is used in tanning.

    We used many small pieces of mangrove or kamachili bark.

    2001, Lawrence J. Cunningham, Janice J. Beaty, A History of Guam, page 231
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    HER face buried in her hands, choking with heart-breaking sobs, Asa sat in the shade of the kamachili tree, fragrant with flowers.

    1926, Philippine Education Magazine - Volume 23, page 214

    Kamachili is a pantropic species found throughout the Philippines at low and medium altitudes, in many regions being thoroughly naturalized. It was introduced from Mexico.

    1978, Eduardo Quisumbing, Medicinal Plants of the Philippines, page 423
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