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crabwood

noun (1)

Definition of crabwood

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a timber tree (Carapa guianensis) of tropical South America

crabwood

noun (2)
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Definition of crabwood (Entry 2 of 2)

: a tree (Gymnanthes lucida) of the West Indies and southern Florida that contains a poisonous juice

History and Etymology for crabwood

Noun (1)

crab entry 8 + wood

Noun (2)

probably from crab entry 4 + wood

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