abanga |
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- A West Indian palm; also the fruit of this palm, the seeds of which are used as a remedy for diseases of the chest.
Etymology: "Name given by the negroes in the island of St. Thomas" - Webster, 1913- Note This editor has not yet been able to identify the exact plant intended. The name may have origins in the Fang language of Gabon.
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