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camata

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ca·​ma·​ta | \ kəˈmätə \
plural -s

Definition of camata

: the almost unripe acorns and cups of the valonia oak gathered from the ground, dried, and used for tanning — compare camatina

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History and Etymology for camata

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“Camata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camata. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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