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mugavu. o- fmu/mi) kind of tall hardwood tree

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Meaning

Albizzia coriaria; fragrance imparted to barkcloth when fumigated with the smoke produced by this tree. (Sn.) See mu- ttampindi.

mugavu. o- fmu/mi) kind of tall hardwood tree, Albizzia coriaria; fragrance imparted to barkcloth when fumigated with the smoke produced by this tree. (Sn.) See mu- ttampindi.

Related Words
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