algarobilla

Examples

• All

• Traditional dyeing processes in South America often use crushed algarobilla pods.

• Because of its astringent properties, algarobilla is still used by some artisans today.

• The algarobilla pod is rich in tannins.

• Farmers use algarobillas for dyeing fabrics.

• Artisans in South America have long valued algarobilla for its high tannin content, using it to tan leather.

• The thick skins of algarobilla pods are often crushed to extract tannins for various dyeing techniques.

• Due to its effectiveness in tanning, algarobilla remains an important ingredient in traditional leather crafting.

Synonyms

A

algarrobilla

vsalgarobilla

• Specialized

9.9

A pod from South American mesquite trees used to make dyes and tan leather

is identical in meaning and is a duplicate entry

A

algarroba

vsalgarobilla

9.9

A tree in the Americas with long pods used to make dark dye, tan leather, or feed animals

is specific to the small pod high in tannin for dyeing

Q

quebracho

vsalgarobilla

• Specialized

9.9

A South American tree with very hard wood used to make leather and strong wooden items

focuses on the tanning pod rather than timber or wood hardness

G

gambier

vsalgarobilla

• Specialized

9.9

A brown material taken from tropical plants used to tan leather and dye cloth

is a plant pod that supplies tannin rather than a extracted resin

A

Acacia auriculiformis

vsalgarobilla

• Specialized

9.9

A fast-growing Australian tree with bark used to tan leather and wood used for building

is a South American pod used directly for high tannin dyeing

L

logwood

vsalgarobilla

• Specialized

9.9

Very hard brown wood from a tropical tree used to make deep purple dye

provides a tannin-rich pod used mainly for tanning and brown dyes

Surface Forms

Etymology