brasiletto

noun

bra·​si·​let·​to

ˌbrazəˈlet(ˌ)ō

variants or braziletto

plural -s

: a tree that yields brazilwood

Word History

Etymology

probably modification of Spanish brasilete, from brasil brazilwood

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