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kamala

/ˈkɑːmələ/
ka · ma · la
Plural:kamalas
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kamala Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small evergreen tree of the spurge family (Mallotus philippensis), native to tropical Asia and Australia, having capsules covered with a reddish glandular pubescence.

Example

"The kamala thrives along forest margins throughout tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia."

2

A reddish-brown powder obtained from the glandular hairs of the fruit capsules of the kamala tree, used in traditional medicine as a purgative and anthelmintic, and for dyeing silk a rich orange-brown.

Example

"Weavers steeped the silk threads in a bath of kamala to achieve a vibrant golden-orange hue."

• Nearby Words

kalmia
kama
kama river
kamala
kamchatka
kamchatka river
kamchatkan

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit 'kamala', meaning 'lotus' or 'pale red', in reference to the reddish-orange powder harvested from the fruit capsules of the tree.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kamala. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kamala
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