Myrobalan


[mahy-rob-uh-luh n, mi-] /maɪˈrɒb ə lən, mɪ-/

noun
1.
the dried plumlike fruit of certain tropical trees of the genus Phyllanthus, used in dyeing, tanning, and making ink.
2.
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/maɪˈrɒbələn; mɪ-/
noun
1.
the dried plumlike fruit of various tropical trees of the genus Terminalia, used in dyeing, tanning, ink, and medicine
2.
a dye extracted from this fruit
3.
another name for cherry plum

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