cambuca noun3 •(historical) A 12th-century English game somewhat similar to golf in that it was played with a wooden ball similar to a golf ball.GOLF. - there are many games played with the ball that require the assistance of a club or bat[…]In the reign of Edward III. the Latin name cambuca was applied to the pastime[…]. — 1801 •(historical) A curved stick used to strike the ball in the game of pall mall. •(no longer used) A pastoral staff.
