kamala

noun

ka·​ma·​la ˈkäm-ə-lə How to pronounce kamala (audio)
1
: an Asian and Australian tree (Mallotus philippinensis) of the spurge family
2
: an orange red cathartic powder from kamala capsules used for dyeing silk and wool or as a vermifuge chiefly in veterinary practice

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“Kamala.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/kamala. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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