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araroba

American  
[ar-uh-roh-buh] / ˌær əˈroʊ bə /

noun

  1. the wood of a Brazilian, leguminous tree, Andira araroba, from which Goa powder is derived.

  2. Pharmacology. Goa powder.

araroba British  
/ ˌærəˈrəʊbə /

noun

  1. a Brazilian leguminous tree, Andira araroba

  2. Also called: Goa powder.  a bitter yellow powder obtained from cavities in the wood of this tree, formerly used in medicine to treat skin ailments See also chrysarobin

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Etymology

Origin of araroba

< Portuguese < Tupi, perhaps variant of araribá

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The Goa powder or araroba is contained in the trunk, filling crevices in the heartwood.

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