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单词 araroba
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araroba


araroba

(ˌærəˈrəʊbə) n1. (Plants) a Brazilian leguminous tree, Andira araroba2. (Pharmacology) Also called: Goa powder a bitter yellow powder obtained from cavities in the wood of this tree, formerly used in medicine to treat skin ailments. See also chrysarobin[from Portuguese, probably from Tupi, from arara parrot + yba tree]

a•ra•ro•ba

(ˌær əˈroʊ bə)

n., pl. -bas. 1. a Brazilian tree, Andira araroba, of the legume family, from which Goa powder is derived. 2. Goa powder. [1890–1900; < Portuguese < Tupi]
Thesaurus
Noun1.araroba - a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseaseschrysarobin, Goa powderpowder - any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
MedicalSeeGoa powder

araroba


  • noun

Synonyms for araroba

noun a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases

Synonyms

  • chrysarobin
  • Goa powder

Related Words

  • powder
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