kamala

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Definitions of kamala word

noun kamala a powder from the capsules of an East Indian tree, Mallotus philippinensis, of the spurge family, used as a yellow dye and in medicine as an anthelmintic. 1
noun kamala an East Indian euphorbiaceous tree, Mallotus philippinensis 0
noun kamala a powder obtained from the seed capsules of this tree, used as a dye and formerly as a worm powder 0
noun kamala an East Indian tree (Mallotus philippinensis) of the spurge family 0
noun kamala a powder obtained from its seed pods, used as the base of an orange dye and, formerly, as a vermifuge 0

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

Borrowed into English from Sanskrit around 1810-20

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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