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Definition of narra in English: narra(also nara) noun ˈnɑːrə A tall, rapidly-growing tree of South-East Asia, Pterocarpus indicus (family Fabaceae (Leguminosae)), which bears panicles of fragrant orange or yellow fruit. Also: the decorative wood of this tree, used for cabinetmaking (also called amboyna wood, Andaman redwood, Burmese rosewood, etc.).
Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in Theodosius Forrest (c1728–1784), lawyer and songwriter. From Tagalog nara. Definition of narra in US English: narra(also nara) nounˈnɑːrə A tall, rapidly-growing tree of South-East Asia, Pterocarpus indicus (family Fabaceae (Leguminosae)), which bears panicles of fragrant orange or yellow fruit. Also: the decorative wood of this tree, used for cabinetmaking (also called amboyna wood, Andaman redwood, Burmese rosewood, etc.).
Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in Theodosius Forrest (c1728–1784), lawyer and songwriter. From Tagalog nara. |