Meaning
A small or medium-sized tree (Mallotus philippensis) in the spurge family, found in Asia and Australia.
Etymology
Origin: Sanskrit
Borrowed from Sanskrit कमला (kamalā, “orange”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
kamala treedyer's rottlerakamala dye treemonkey face treeorange kamalared kamalascarlet croton
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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