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copalm

/ ˈkəʊˌpɑːm /

noun

  1. the aromatic brown resin obtained from the sweet gum tree
  2. another name for the sweet gum


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Word History and Origins

Origin of copalm1

C19: from Louisiana French, from Mexican Spanish copalme; see copal , palmate

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Example Sentences

The sweet-gum, copalm, or alligator tree (Liquidambar styraciflua).

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