"macassar" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Alteration of Makassar (“a port city in Indonesia”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} macassar (uncountable)
  1. A form of ebony from the tree Diospyros celebica Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Ebony family plants Derived forms: macassar oil (english: from Cananga odorata)
    Sense id: en-macassar-en-noun-OK4IzTC5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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