culilawan

noun

cu·​li·​la·​wan

ˌkülēˈläwən

variants or culilawan bark

plural -s

: the aromatic bark of a tree (Cinnamomum culilawan) of the Moluccas

Word History

Etymology

Malay kulit lawang, from kulit bark + lawang cinnamon

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