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| cam·wood [ kám wd ] (plural cam·woods) |
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1. hard red wood: the hard red wood of a West African tree. Use: formerly, cabinet making, red dye.
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2. W African tree: a tree that produces camwood. Native to: West Africa. Latin name Baphia nitida.
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| [Late 17th century. Probably < Temne k'am] |
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