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Webster 1913 Edition


Calambour

Cal′am-bour

(kăl′ăm-boōr)
,
Noun.
[See
Calambac
.]
A species of agalloch, or aloes wood, of a dusky or mottled color, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac; – used by cabinetmakers.

Webster 1828 Edition


Calambour

CALAMBOUR

,
Noun.
A species of the aloes-wood, of a dusky or mottled color, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac. This wood is used by cabinet-makers and inlayers.

Definition 2024


calambour

calambour

English

Noun

calambour

  1. A species of agalloch, or aloes wood, of a dusky or mottled colour, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac; used by cabinetmakers.