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avodire

avodire

9.9
A tropical African tree with pale wood used for fine furniture
  • noun
  • South African
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  • Many artisans prefer avodire for its fine grain.

Examples

  • The craftsman selected avodire for the table because of its beautiful pale grain.

  • Rare pieces of furniture made from avodire are highly prized by collectors.

  • The smooth finish of avodire makes it popular for luxury interior design.

  • The furniture was made from avodire wood.

  • The artisan selected avodire for the elegant furniture he was crafting due to its beautiful grain.

  • During the woodworking workshop, we learned how to carve intricately with avodire, a prized tropical hardwood.

  • The table made from avodire added a touch of sophistication to the living room with its light-colored wood.

Surface Forms

avodire singular
avodires plural

Etymology

Avodire comes from West Africa and was the local name for a 'pale' decorative hardwood that people used for furniture and carving. That's why avodire today means that light-coloured tropical wood valued for fine woodworking.