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coral-wood

coral-wood

9.9
A tree from East India with small yellow-white flowers grown for decoration in gardens
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : madera coral
  • The coral-wood is prized for its attractive flowers and decorative value in gardens.

Examples

  • Many botanical gardens in tropical regions have a coral-wood tree among their collections.

  • The coral-wood tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Carpenters sometimes use wood from the coral-wood for making small decorative objects.

  • Many gardeners appreciate coral-wood for its stunning flowers.

  • Many botanical gardens in tropical regions showcase a stunning coral-wood tree for its ornamental value.

  • The coral-wood is valued by landscapers for its yellow-white flowers and unique appearance.

  • In her backyard, she planted a coral-wood to enhance the beauty of her garden with its beautiful blooms.

Synonyms

Adenanthera pavonina
vscoral-wood
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with yellow-white flowers and bright red seeds used in jewelry

is the common name form rather than the formal species name
coralwood
vscoral-wood
  • Indian
9.9

A tree with clusters of pale yellow flowers grown in gardens

uses the hyphenated common form instead of the single word
peacock flower fence
vscoral-wood
  • Indian
9.9

A small tree grown as a fence with groups of yellow-white flowers

is the standard name focusing on species identity rather than decorative label

Surface Forms

coral-wood singular
coral-woods plural

Morphology

coral-wood = coral + wood (semi-transparent) = coral + wood

The components 'coral' and 'wood' are literal, but the compound refers to a particular tree/timber type (a species name) which is not fully predictable from the parts alone.

Etymology

The word coral-wood breaks into the parts coral and wood and was named because the tree's bright red seeds and sometimes its timber look like pieces of 'coral'. So, the name helps you remember this East Indian ornamental tree is valued for its pretty flowers and for making small decorative objects.