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araroba

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araroba [ˌærəˈrəʊbə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a Brazilian leguminous tree, Andira araroba
2. (Medicine / Pharmacology) Also called Goa powder a bitter yellow powder obtained from cavities in the wood of this tree, formerly used in medicine to treat skin ailments See also chrysarobin
[from Portuguese, probably from Tupi, from arara parrot + yba tree]
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Noun1.araroba - a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
chrysarobin, Goa powder
powder - any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
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