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ZAMANGS
Noun
zamangs
plural of zamang
Source: Wiktionary
ZAMANG
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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