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co·pa·if·era | \ ˌkōpāˈif(ə)rə \
Definition of copaifera
1 capitalized : a genus of tropical American and African trees (family Leguminosae) with pinnate leaves, racemose apetalous flowers, strong durable wood of moderate weight and density, and an oily liquid of commercial importance — see copaiba
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