Meaning
A tree native to South Asia, Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica, formerly Acacia nilotica subsp. indica.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed both from French baboul and from Hindi बबूल (babūl, “babul tree”), probably ultimately from Sanskrit वव्वोल (vavvola, “acacia”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
kikarprickly acacia
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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