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cupiuba

noun
cu·​pi·​u·​ba | \ ˌküpēˈübə\
plural cupiuba

Definition of cupiuba

: a tropical American tree (Goupia glabra) of the family Celastraceae with hard heavy reddish brown wood that is used for furniture, railroad ties, and general construction

— called also kabukalli

History and Etymology for cupiuba

Portuguese cupiúba

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