SINCE 1828
copalche
noun
co·pal·che
| \ ˌkōpəlˈchā, kəˈpal(ˌ)chā\
variants:
or copalchi \ ˌkōpəlˈchē , ˈ⸗⸗ˌ⸗ , kəˈpal(ˌ)chē \
plural -s
Definition of copalche
1
: either of two South American trees (Strychnos pseudo-quina and Croton niveus) having bitter medicinal bark used locally as a febrifuge
2
: a Mexican shrub or small tree (Coutarea latiflora) of the family Rubiaceae having fragrant white flowers and bark that is used locally as a febrifuge
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