Araroba
the wood of a brazilian, leguminous tree, andira araroba, from which is derived.
pharmacology, .
historical examples
the goa powder or araroba is contained in the trunk, filling crevices in the heartwood.
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noun
a brazilian leguminous tree, andira araroba
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
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