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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Any one of several species of large Brazilian trees belonging to the genus Cariniana, of the family Lecythidaccæ; especially C. Brasiliensis and C. excelsa. They yield an astringent bark useful in bowel complaints, and a highly prized hard, tough, durable wood.

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