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oiticicaOne entry found. Main Entry: oi·ti·ci·ca Pronunciation: \ˌȯi-tə-ˈsē-kə\ Function: noun Etymology: Portuguese, from Tupi witi̵sí̵ka, from wití, the tree Licania tomentosa + i̵sí̵ka resin Date: 1901 : any of several South American trees; especially : a Brazilian tree (Licania rigida) with seeds that yield a drying oil similar to tung oil
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