araroba

(ˌærəˈrəʊbə)

1. (Plants) a Brazilian leguminous tree, Andira araroba

2. (Pharmacology) Also called: Goa powder a bitter yellow powder obtained from cavities in the wood of this tree, formerly used in medicine to treat skin ailments. See also chrysarobin

[from Portuguese, probably from Tupi, from arara parrot + yba tree]

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a•ra•ro•ba

(ˌær əˈroʊ bə)

n., pl. -bas.

1. a Brazilian tree, Andira araroba, of the legume family, from which Goa powder is derived.

2. Goa powder.

[1890–1900; < Portuguese < Tupi]

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araroba - a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases

chrysarobin, Goa powder

powder - any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

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