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lakawood

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A reddish aromatic heartwood obtained from various plants and used as incense in China, India and South East Asia. It was also historically used as a dye and in medicine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: cayolaque

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Calque of Malay kayu laka.