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shisham

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪʃəm/
(also shisham tree)
Definition of shisham

noun

  • an Indian tree of the pea family, which produces useful timber.
    • Dalbergia sissoo, family Leguminosae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Persian and Urdu šīšam

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