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cocobolo

Syllabification: (co·co·bo·lo)
Pronunciation: /ˌkōkōˈbōlō/
Definition of cocobolo

noun (plural cocobolos)

  • a tropical American tree with hard, reddish timber that is used chiefly to make cutlery handles.
    • Dalbergia retusa, family Leguminosae

Origin:

mid 19th century: via Spanish from Arawak kakabali

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