massaranduba

noun
mas·​sa·​ran·​du·​ba
variants: or less commonly macaranduba \ ˌmasərənˈdübə \
plural -s

Definition of massaranduba

1 : any of various trees of the genus Manilkara especially : a Brazilian forest tree (M. excelsa) that yields a very hard durable light red to reddish brown wood and a milky juice which is a minor source of rubber
2 : the wood of a massaranduba

History and Etymology for massaranduba

Portuguese maçaranduba, from Tupi maçarandiva

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