andoroba
|an-do-ro-ba|
C2
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/ˌændəˈroʊbə/
🇬🇧
/ˌandəˈrəʊbə/
bitter oil tree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andoroba' originates from Portuguese, specifically the word 'andiroba,' which comes from the Tupi language, where 'nhandi' meant 'oil' and 'rob' meant 'bitter.'
Historical Evolution
'andiroba' was borrowed into Portuguese from Tupi, and eventually became the modern English word 'andoroba.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bitter oil,' referring to the oil from the tree, but over time it also came to refer to the tree itself.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tropical tree (Carapa guianensis) native to South America, especially the Amazon, known for its medicinal oil.
Andoroba oil is used in traditional medicine in Brazil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/03 08:21