camagon

noun

ca·​ma·​gon
ˈkaməˌgän
plural -s
1
: a timber tree (Diospyros discolor) of the Philippines that yields an edible fruit
2
: the wood of the camagon noted for its dark color

Word History

Etymology

Spanish camagón, from Tagalog kamagóng

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“Camagon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camagon. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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