amugis

a·mu·gis

[ah-moo-gees]
noun
1.
a Philippine tree, Koordersiodendron pinnatum, of the cashew family.
2.
the hard, reddish wood of this tree, used in the construction of houses, ships, etc.

Origin:
< Tagalog

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