Goa powder

American  

noun

1. a brownish-yellow, odorless, crystalline powder obtained from the wood or the trunk of the Brazilian tree Andira araroba, used as a source of chrysarobin.

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Goa powder British  

noun

1. another name for araroba

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Etymology

Origin of Goa powder

First recorded in 1870–75; after Gôa

Example Sentences

Matijevich recommends enjoying bowls of clam chowder with your favorite crusty bread, like focaccia or toasted slices of baguette.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Anyone beyond the land of candlepin bowling and cringing at red clam chowder thought they had a better shot at finishing at the bottom of the standings than reaching the Super Bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Where to eat: Order ahi tacos, fried calamari and clam chowder at the Beachcomber, itself a quaint cottage with outdoor seating and spectacular sunset views.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Or, for a subtler flavor, go for a clam chowder with a creamy broth or use clams in pasta dishes like linguine.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 25, 2023

But even as the banker sniveled something that made Marlena blanch and stare in horror at her bowl of clam chowder, posters were being slapped up on every surface in town.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen