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gul·​mo·​har | \ ˈgu̇lməˌhär \
variants: or less commonly gulmohur \ -​hu̇(ə)r \
plural -s

Definition of gulmohar

: royal poinciana

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History and Etymology for gulmohar

Hindi gulmohur, from Persian gul rose, flower + muhr seal, gold coin

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“Gulmohar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gulmohar. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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