Andira

noun

An·​di·​ra

anˈdērə,

-dirə

: a genus of tropical American trees (family Leguminosae) characterized by large odd-pinnate leaves, fragrant showy rose to purplish flowers in terminal clusters, and a fruit resembling a drupe

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Portuguese, angelim, from Tupi

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

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