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ZAMANG
Noun
zamang (plural zamangs)
Alternative form of zaman (Albizia saman).
Source: Wiktionary
Za*mang", n. (Bot.)
Definition: An immense leguminous tree (Pithecolobium Saman) of Venezuela. Its branches form a hemispherical mass, often one hundred and eighty feet across. The sweet pulpy pods are used commonly for feeding cattle. Also called rain tree. J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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