coromandel

[ kawr-uh-man-dl, kor- ]

/ ˌkɔr əˈmæn dl, ˌkɒr- /

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noun

the hard, brownish wood of a tropical Asian tree, Diospyros melanoxylon.

the tree itself.

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Also called coromandel ebony.

Origin of coromandel

1835–45; after the Coromandel Coast; cf. calamander

The sultan is overjoyed at this rare good fortune, for the pearl is much larger than that of the Sultan of Coromandel.
Belford's Magazine, Vol. II, No. 3, February 1889|Various
The war of the Austrian succession in Europe lit the first flame of hostility on the Coromandel coast.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 3|Various
We got no more Coromandel poultry, though, which was a blessing, albeit they were served up to the cabin as usual.
The Log of a Sea-Waif|Frank T. Bullen
This Maabar forms the southern part of the Coromandel coast, and is celebrated for its pearl fisheries.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne

From Ceylon, the traveller made his way to the Coromandel coast, but not without experiencing some severe storms.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne