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popinac

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pop⋅i⋅nac

  [pop-uh-nak]
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–noun
huisache.
Origin:
1895–1900, Americanism; alter. of L opopanax < Gk opopánax gum (of Opopanax hispidus), equiv. to opo-, comb. form of opós juice + pánax panacea

hui⋅sa⋅che

  [wee-sah-chee]
–noun
a tropical and subtropical New World shrub, Acacia farnesiana, of the legume family, having clusters of fragrant, deep-yellow flower heads.
Also called cassie, popinac, sponge tree.

Origin:
1830–40, Americanism; < MexSp < Nahuatl huixachi, equiv. to hui(tztli) thorn + (i)xachi a large amount, many
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