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poon

American  
[poon] / pun /

noun

  1. any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum, that yield a light, hard wood used for masts, spars, etc.

  2. the wood of these trees.

poon 1 British  
/ puːn /

noun

  1. any of several trees of the SE Asian genus Calophyllum having lightweight hard wood and shiny leathery leaves: family Clusiaceae

  2. the wood of any of these trees, used to make masts and spars

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poon 2 British  
/ puːn /

noun

  1. slang a stupid or ineffectual person

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Etymology

Origin of poon

1690–1700; compare Tamil punnai, pinnai, Malayalam punna names for Calophyllum inophyllum

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