angico
|an-gi-co|
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/ænˈʒiːkoʊ/
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/ænˈʒiːkəʊ/
South American hardwood tree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angico' originates from Portuguese, specifically the word 'angico,' which referred to trees of the Anadenanthera genus in South America.
Historical Evolution
'angico' was borrowed directly from Portuguese into English to refer to the same tree species.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a type of tree in South America,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tree of the genus Anadenanthera, native to South America, known for its hardwood and medicinal uses.
The angico is commonly found in Brazilian forests.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 08:06