noun
1.
any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum, that yield a light, hard wood used for masts, spars, etc.
2.
the wood of these trees.
Origin:
1690–1700; compare Tamil punnai, pinnai, Malayalam punna names for Calophyllum inophyllum
1690–1700; compare Tamil punnai, pinnai, Malayalam punna names for Calophyllum inophyllum
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| —n | |
| 1. | any of several trees of the SE Asian genus Calophyllum having lightweight hard wood and shiny leathery leaves: family Clusiaceae |
| 2. | the wood of any of these trees, used to make masts and spars |
| [C17: from Singhalese pūna] | |
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