Leopardwood

(thing) by Gritchka (2.8 y) Sat Jan 20 2001 at 12:37:50
An Australian tree, Flindersia malculosa. The native Gamilaraay name for it is bagala. The Gamilaraay use the cold ash of the burnt roots to aid in toothache. To create heat and smoke to alleviate backache they place the damp bark and leaves on a fire.
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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:51:13

Leop"ard*wood`, n. Bot.

See Letterwood.

 

© Webster 1913.

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