Ditas

/ˈdiːtəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dita; multiple tropical trees or pieces of dita wood.

Etymology

Simple English plural formation from 'dita,' the Tagalog word for the Alstonia scholaris tree.

Kelly Says

When Spanish and Portuguese traders brought dita wood back from the Philippines, entire forests were harvested—today, sustainable harvesting practices try to preserve these valuable trees!

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