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Agathis robusta

Agathis robusta

9.9
A large Australian tree with soft light wood used for furniture and building
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The soft and light wood of the Agathis robusta makes it a popular choice for furniture makers.

Examples

  • In Queensland, forests of Agathis robusta are harvested for their valuable timber.

  • The Agathis robusta is sometimes confused with the New Zealand kauri due to its similar appearance.

  • The Agathis robusta tree can grow over 50 meters tall.

  • Many builders prefer Agathis robusta for its lightweight timber.

  • In Queensland, forests of Agathis robusta are harvested for their valuable timber.

  • The soft and light wood of the Agathis robusta makes it a popular choice for furniture makers.

  • Many builders prefer Agathis robusta for its lightweight timber.

Synonyms

Queensland kauri
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  • Australian
9.3

An Australian tree with light soft wood used for making furniture

is the formal scientific name used for the same timber tree

Surface Forms

Agathis robusta singular
Agathis robustas plural

Morphology

Agathis + robusta

This is a taxonomic binomial (genus + specific epithet), so if a learner knows 'Agathis' as a genus of coniferous trees they can infer that Agathis robusta is a type/species of that tree; the composition follows a predictable scientific naming pattern. However, the specific epithet 'robusta' is a Latin/technical element (and here not defined) and the precise denotation 'an Australian coniferous tree valued for timber' is specialized knowledge, so the meaning is not fully predictable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Agathis robusta is the scientific name for a large Australian tree. The first part, Agathis, suggests 'good' and the second part, robusta, means 'strong', so the name shows it is a big, sturdy tree valued for its timber.