Tapus

from indonesia

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noun
Locus
From indonesia

Definition

A tree of the family Euphorbiaceae (Elateriospermum tapos) with wood suitable for making household tools.

Etymology

Originates from native Malay/Indonesian, referring to the tree Elateriospermum tapos commonly found in Sumatra and Kalimantan. This word has been in use since pre-colonial times without significant semantic shift.

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