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Etymology of the English word brazil

the Obsolete English word brazil
derived from the Old Spanish word brasil
derived from the Old Spanish word brasa

Date

The earliest known usage of brazil in English dates from the 14th century.

Derivations in English

brazilin, brazilwood

Usage

Word found in Obsolete English



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