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camwood
/ ˈkæmˌwʊd /
noun
- a W African leguminous tree, Baphia nitida, whose hard wood was formerly used in making a red dye
- the wood of this tree
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Word History and Origins
Origin of camwood1
C20: perhaps from Temne
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Example Sentences
His face was streaked red with camwood, and around his eyes he had painted two white circles.
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Red comes next to this which is mostly obtained of camwood, another domestic employment of the women.
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Amongst old Spanish furniture you will find things made from Camwood that are a joy to the eye.
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He sold flour at $12 per barrel and purchased camwood at $100 per ton.
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It is a splendid site for a colony and camwood, palm oil and a little ivory are available there.
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