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Simarouba amara

Simarouba amara

9.9
A tree from the Amazon with light wood that resists insects and is used for furniture
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The wood of the Simarouba amara is commonly used in local construction for its resistance to insects.

Examples

  • Furniture makers sometimes seek out Simarouba amara because its timber is both lightweight and durable.

  • Many craftsmen prefer Simarouba amara for making furniture.

  • Researchers studied how Simarouba amara trees contribute to the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.

  • The Simarouba amara tree grows abundantly in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Furniture makers often choose Simarouba amara because it has lightweight and durable timber that resists insects.

  • The local community appreciates Simarouba amara for its wood, which is essential in constructing furniture that lasts.

  • Due to its resistance to insects, the timber of Simarouba amara is frequently used in sustainable building projects.

Synonyms

marupa
vsSimarouba amara
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from the Amazon with light wood that insects do not eat

has identical meaning but uses an alternative name for the same tree

Surface Forms

Simarouba amara singular
Simarouba amaras plural

Morphology

Simarouba + amara

This is a scientific Latin binomial (a proper name) rather than a compositional English phrase, so knowing the genus name 'Simarouba' and an unclear element 'amara' would not allow a B1 learner to infer the detailed meaning about the tree's timber or insect resistance. The second element is not a productive English word here (dictionary entry missing) and the whole expression functions as a fixed taxonomic name, making the meaning unpredictable from the parts.

Etymology

Simarouba amara may come from a local name for the tree, Simarouba, plus the Latin word amara, which means 'bitter'. People said parts of the tree tasted bitter, so the name points to both its local identity and that bitter taste, making it easier to remember this Amazon tree.