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gulmohar

noun
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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