banak

/ ˈbænək /

noun

1. a tree of the genus Virola , of Central America: family Myristicaceae
2. the timber of this tree, used esp in Honduras for turning and construction

Word History and Origins

Origin of banak¹

C20: Honduran name

Example Sentences

Fig. 204, from the same locality and authority, was also interpreted by the Shoshoni and Banak.

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(Shoshoni and Banak I.) "From the appearance of a corner of a log house—protruding and alternate layers of logs."

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This sign, according to the informant, is also employed by the Banak and Umatilla Indians.

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According to this informant, the Shoshoni use the same sign for Banak as for themselves.

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(Shoshoni and Banak I.) "From manner of painting the cheeks."

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