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co·pal·che \ˌkōpəlˈchā, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, kəˈpal(ˌ)chā\ noun or co·pal·chi \ˌkōpəlˈchē, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷, kəˈpal(ˌ)chē\ (-s) Etymology: American Spanish copalché, copalchí 1. : either of two So. American trees (Strychnos pseudo-quina and Croton niveus) having bitter medicinal bark used locally as a febrifuge 2. : a Mexican shrub or small tree (Coutarea latiflora) of the family Rubiaceae having fragrant white flowers and bark that is used locally as a febrifuge |