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kaneelhart

noun
ka·​neel·​hart | \ kəˈnā(ə)lˌhärt\
plural -s

Definition of kaneelhart

1 : a tropical tree (Licania cayenensis) of Central and South America
2 : the very strong wood of kaneelhart

History and Etymology for kaneelhart

probably from Dutch, from kaneel cinnamon (from Middle Dutch caneel, canele, from Middle French cannelle, from Medieval Latin canella) + Dutch hart heart, from Middle Dutch herte, harte; akin to Old English heorte heart

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