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Adenanthera

noun
Ad·​e·​nan·​the·​ra | \ ˌa-dᵊn-ˈan-thə-rə\

Definition of Adenanthera

: a small genus of Asian timber trees (family Leguminosae) with twice-pinnate leaves and racemose flower clusters — see red sandalwood sense 2

First Known Use of Adenanthera

1764, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Adenanthera

New Latin, from aden- + -anthera

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