ka·ma·la | \ ˈkäm-ə-lə 
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\Medical Definition of kamala
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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