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