cham|pak

cham|pak
cham|pac or cham|pak «CHAM pak, CHUHM puhk», noun.
an East Indian tree of the magnolia family, bearing fragrant yellow flowers. Guaiol is obtained from its wood.
[< Hindustani campak < Sanskrit campaka]

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