bitanhol

noun

bi·​tan·​hol

ˌbēˌtäŋˈhōl

plural -s

: a tropical tree (Calophyllum blancoi) common in the Philippines with bark and seeds that yield an aromatic resin and a bitter oil

Word History

Etymology

Tagalog bitanhól

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