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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Wood of a timber tree of species Biancaea sappan (syn. Caesalpinia sappan) that also produces a red dye. uncountable, usually

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A male given name from Hindi used in India.

Synonyms

All synonyms

brazilwoodsapanwoodsappanwood

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Hindi [Term?] (“dream”).

Etymology 2

From Malay sepang.

Related phrases

caesalpinia sappan

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