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araroba

American

[ar-uh-roh-buh] / ˌær əˈroʊ bə /

noun

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

araroba British

/ ˌærəˈrəʊbə /

noun

a Brazilian leguminous tree, Andira araroba
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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araroba

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

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" by Various

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