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/am"bach/, n.an Egyptian tree, Aeschynomene elaphroxylon, of the legume family, having a light-colored, spongy wood.[1860-65; perh. < a source akin to Amharic amb(w)ac'o, name for Rumex alismafolius]
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ambatch — [ ambatʃ] noun a tropical African tree with light spongy wood that is used chiefly for rafts and floats. [Aeschynomene elaphroxylon.] Origin C19: of Ethiopic origin … English new terms dictionary
ambatch — am·batch … English syllables
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