boldo

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒldəʊ/

noun (plural boldos)

  • an evergreen Chilean tree from which are obtained an edible fruit, a dye, and a medicinal leaf infusion.
    • Peumus boldus, family Monimiaceae
  • [mass noun] a medicinal preparation of the leaves of the boldo tree, used as a tonic and digestive aid.

Origin:

early 18th century: via American Spanish from Araucanian voldo