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| ka·ma·la [ kmələ, kámmələ ] (plural ka·ma·las) |
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1. powder: a powder obtained from the seeds of a spurge. Use: dye, formerly to treat worm infestations.
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2. Asian tree: a tree belonging to the spurge family whose seeds yield kamala. Native to: South and Southeast Asia. Latin name Mallotus philippinensis.
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| [Early 19th century. < Sanskrit, probably < Dravidian] |
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