n 1  :  an East Indian tree (Mallotus philippinensis) of the spurge family  2  :  an orange red cathartic powder from kamala capsules used for dyeing silk and wool or as a vermifuge chiefly in veterinary practice .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  CML  gum·boil 
 
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