SINCE 1828
kamala
noun
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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