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umbu-rana

noun
\ˌümbəˈränə\
plural -s

Definition of umbu-rana 

: a South American timber tree (Torresia cearensis) of the family Leguminosae that yields a yellow wood used for furniture

— called also roble

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History and Etymology for umbu-rana

Tupi, from umbu umbra tree + rana false

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