chonta
- noun
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madera de chonta
- The craftsman selected chonta to carve a sturdy walking stick for the traveler.
Examples
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Traditional spears in the region are often made from chonta because of its strength.
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Artisans value chonta for making musical instruments that require durable wood.
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The artisan crafted a beautiful piece from chonta.
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Many tools are made from chonta wood.
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The craftsman selected chonta to carve a sturdy walking stick for the traveler.
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Traditional spears in the region are often made from chonta because of its strength.
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Artisans value chonta for making musical instruments that require durable wood.
Synonyms
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1.6
Dark brown wood from a tree with hard nuts used to make furniture
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3.5
Reddish, long-lasting wood from a tall California tree used for building and furniture
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Hard, heavy wood from a Central American tree used for fine furniture and knife handles
A South American tree with very hard wood used to make leather and strong wooden items
A heavy, hard dark wood from a Brazilian tree with black streaks used for furniture and instruments
A Central American tree with hard dark streaked wood used to make fine furniture and musical instruments
Wood from a large tropical tree that is strong and used for furniture and carving
Hard wood that people use for firewood, carving, and small repairs
A Central American tree with hard reddish-brown wood used for fine furniture
Strong, fragrant wood from the citron tree used for carving and making furniture
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Etymology
Chonta was taken into Spanish from Indigenous South American languages to name the very hard 'wood' of a native palm. Because artisans used that strong material for handles, spears and instruments, chonta now also means the durable wood used for tools.