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TRUMPETWOOD
trumpetwood, trumpet-wood, trumpet tree, snake wood, imbauba, Cecropia peltata
(noun) tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Trump"et*wood`, n. (Bot.)
Definition: A tropical American tree (Cecropia peltata) of the Breadfruit family, having hollow stems, which are used for wind instruments; -- called also snakewood, and trumpet tree.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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