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单词 tellicherry bark
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Definition of tellicherry bark in English:

tellicherry bark

noun ˌtɛlɪˈtʃɛri bɑːk
rare, historical
  • Bark derived from the tropical Asian tree Holarrhena pubescens (family Apocynaceae), which contains the alkaloid conessine and has been used medicinally in the treatment of dysentery and fever.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in General Account Monies & Effects. From Tellicherry, former name in English of Thalassery (Malayalam Talaśśēri), a town on the Malabar Coast of Northern Kerala, India + bark.

 
 

Definition of tellicherry bark in US English:

tellicherry bark

nounˌtɛlɪˈtʃɛri bɑːk
rare, historical
  • Bark derived from the tropical Asian tree Holarrhena pubescens (family Apocynaceae), which contains the alkaloid conessine and has been used medicinally in the treatment of dysentery and fever.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in General Account Monies & Effects. From Tellicherry, former name in English of Thalassery (Malayalam Talaśśēri), a town on the Malabar Coast of Northern Kerala, India + bark.

 
 
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