alerce
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Wood from a large evergreen South American tree used for strong building and furniture
- noun
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madera de alerce
- Furniture crafted from alerce is known for its beautiful grain and long-lasting quality.
Examples
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They chose alerce for the flooring because of its resistance to moisture.
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The roof was made from sturdy alerce to withstand the harsh weather.
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The carpenter used alerce for the new deck.
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Many builders prefer alerce for its strength.
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The roof was made from sturdy alerce to withstand the harsh weather.
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Furniture crafted from alerce is known for its beautiful grain and long-lasting quality.
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They chose alerce for the flooring because of its resistance to moisture.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Alerce for the wood comes from the same Spanish name for the tree, borrowed from a native Chilean language called Mapudungun. So when people say alerce wood they mean the timber of that durable 'Patagonian cypress'.
