AMADOU


Meaning of AMADOU in English

[ 'amədu: ]

■ noun a spongy substance made from dried fungi, formerly used as an absorbent in medicine and as tinder.

Origin

C18: from Fr., from L. amator 'lover' (because it easily ignites).

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