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1. 흑단으로 만든, 흑단 나무의, 칠흑, 흑단

1. a sp. of ebony, Diospyros Embryopteris (Eben.). This tree yields an acid glutinous substance or black resin used for the seams of boats, and as a protection against insects, and its unripe fruit yields tannin, used to preserve fishing nets.

Carter, Charles. A Sinhalese-English dictionary. Colombo: The "Ceylon Observer" Printing Works; London: Probsthain & Co., 1924.