An archaic or dialect term of unclear meaning, possibly related to a plant, implement, or regional concept.
Origin uncertain; may derive from indigenous languages, Arabic, or colonial trade terminology. Limited historical documentation makes etymology speculative.
Rare words like 'alahee' remind us that language is constantly dying—when the last speaker of a trade term passes away, centuries of specialized knowledge vanish forever.
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