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batino

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ba·​ti·​no | \ bəˈtē(ˌ)nō \
plural -s

Definition of batino

: a Philippine tree (Alstonia macrophylla) that yields a moderately valuable timber

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“Batino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/batino. Accessed 21 Oct. 2020.

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