calambour

English

Etymology

See calambac.

Noun

calambour

1. A species of agalloch (unknown which species) found in the Philippines.

Usage notes

According to Webster's Dictionary (1913), it is of a dusky or mottled colour, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac; used by cabinetmakers..

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.lɑ̃.buʁ/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Homophone: calembour

Noun

calambour m (plural calambours)

1. Alternative form of calambac

Further reading

• “calambour”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
• “calambour” in Dictionnaire français en ligne Larousse.
• “calambac” in Émile Littré, Dictionnaire de la langue française, 1872–1877.