COPALCHE


Meaning of COPALCHE in English

ˌkōpəlˈchā, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, kəˈpal(ˌ)chā noun

or co·pal·chi ˌkōpəlˈchē, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, kəˈpal(ˌ)chē

( -s )

Etymology: American Spanish copalché, copalchí

1. : either of two So. American trees ( Strychnos pseudo-quina and Croton niveus ) having bitter medicinal bark used locally as a febrifuge

2. : a Mexican shrub or small tree ( Coutarea latiflora ) of the family Rubiaceae having fragrant white flowers and bark that is used locally as a febrifuge

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