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poon

UK/puːn/ US/ˈpun/ uncommon slang us vulgar

noun

1.

wood of any poon tree; used for masts and spars

2.

any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum having shiny leathery leaves and lightweight hard wood

Origin

Compare Tamil புன்னை (puṉṉai), Malayalam പുന്ന (punna), names for Calophyllum inophyllum. Doublet of punnai.

Phrases

  • khao poon
  • poon up

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