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  • (Bot.) A tree (Galactodendron utile or Brosimum Galactodendron) of South America, which yields, on incision, a nourishing fluid, resembling milk.

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  • noun A tree (Galactodendron utile or Brosimum galactodendron) of South America, which yields a nourishing milky fluid when cut.

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Compare Spanish palo de vaca.

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  • Pass the cocoa please.

    January 12, 2013