rasamala

noun

ras·​a·​ma·​la

ˌrasəˈmälə

plural -s

: a southern Asiatic timber tree (Altingia excelsa) of the family Hamamelidaceae yielding a fragrant resin

Word History

Etymology

Malay (kayu) raksamala, (kayu) ra'samala, from kayu tree + raksamala, ra'samala, a kind of fragrance, from Sanskrit surasa sweet + mālā garland

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