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calembec

“calembec” is a Romanian word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. Indian sandalwood

In Romanian

  1. (turcism înv.) specie de arbore exotic, cu lemn negru, plăcut mirositor.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ottoman Turkish قلمبك (kalembek). Doublet of călămbuc.

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