abura

noun
abu·​ra | \ əˈb(y)u̇rə\
plural -s

Definition of abura

: a medium-sized tropical African tree (Mitragyne macrophylla) of the family Loganiaceae having large elliptical leaves, greenish flowers, and soft wood

First Known Use of abura

1921, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for abura

borrowed from Yoruba àborà, from àbo, a tree name + ibà “marshy place, swamp”

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