A type of tree or plant from tropical or subtropical regions, though the exact definition is obscure in modern usage.
Possibly from a Native American or Portuguese-influenced language, though the etymology is uncertain. May relate to plant names from the Caribbean or South American regions.
This is one of those words that has almost vanished from use—it's a reminder that languages are constantly losing words as plants are forgotten and ecosystems disappear!
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