narra
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/ˈnɑːrə/
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/ˈnærə/
tropical hardwood tree
Etymology
Etymology Information
'narra' originates from Tagalog, specifically the word 'narra', which referred to the tree Pterocarpus indicus.
Historical Evolution
'narra' was borrowed directly from Tagalog into English to refer to the tree and its wood.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the tree Pterocarpus indicus', and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tropical Asian tree of the genus Pterocarpus, especially Pterocarpus indicus, valued for its hard, reddish timber.
The narra is the national tree of the Philippines.
Synonyms
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