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Schinopsis
noun
Schi·nop·sis
\skə̇ˈnäpsə̇s\
Definition of Schinopsis
: a genus of South American deciduous to half-evergreen trees (family Anacardiaceae) with extremely hard heavy durable reddish to reddish brown heartwood that is an important source of tannins — see quebracho 1b
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Origin and Etymology of schinopsis
New Latin, from Schinus + -opsis
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