nandubay

noun

nan·​du·​bay
¦nyändə¦bī
plural -s
: a South American tree or shrub (Prosopis nandubay) with rough hard bark and durable wood that is sometimes used for fence posts

Word History

Etymology

Spanish ñandubay, from Guarani

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“Nandubay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nandubay. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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