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anaqua

noun
ana·​qua | \ əˈnäkwÉ™\
plural -s

Definition of anaqua

: a tree (Ehretia elliptica) of Mexico and southern Texas that is sometimes planted for shade

First Known Use of anaqua

1885, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anaqua

borrowed from Mexican Spanish anacua, anagua, probably shortening of anacahuite anacahuita

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