bakula

noun

ba·​ku·​la
ˈbəkələ
plural -s
: spanish cherry

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, perhaps of Dravidian origin; akin to Kanarese pagaḍe

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bakula was in 1885

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“Bakula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bakula. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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