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tipulu
/tipulu/
 
n.
a tree of the genus Palaquium of which there are at least two species known locally, i.e., belew and serewsew. The sap is the source of gutta percha and it is used locally to cement the blades of knives and bolos into their handles
Egpeleren ku kuntee ka tipulu diyè te ilis te kamet ku.
I will cut down the tipulu tree there along my kaingin field.
Eng. tree variety
OCM: Flora (137)
DDP: Tree (1.5.1)
Online dict status: -
Usage level: RT

Updated by: RJH,AAA,QDL
Last updated: 13/Oct/2009