palu

1 of 2

noun (1)

pa·​lu

ˈpä(ˌ)lü

plural -s

: escolar

palu

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: a hardwood tree (Manilkara hexandra synonym Mimusops hexandra) of India and Ceylon with astringent bark used for tanning and red to purplish brown timber resembling bulletwood

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

modification of Hawaiian walu oilfish

Noun (2)

of East Indian origin

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