"macassar" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /məˈkæs.ə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /məˈkæs.ɚ/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-macassar.wav [Southern-England]
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 Derived forms: antimacassar, macassar ebony, macassared, macassar oil (english: from Cananga odorata)
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