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MICHELIA CHAMPACA

\mɪt͡ʃˈiːli͡ə t͡ʃampˈakə], \mɪt‍ʃˈiːli‍ə t‍ʃampˈakə], \m_ɪ_tʃ_ˈiː_l_iə tʃ_a_m_p_ˈa_k_ə]\

Definitions of MICHELIA CHAMPACA

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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An Oriental tree, much prized for the odour and beauty of its flowers. The oily infusion of the flowers in employed in the Moluccas in headache.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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