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guadua

guadua

9.3
A tall tropical bamboo from Central and South America used to build houses and furniture
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : guadua
  • In the last several years, there has been an awakening to the promise and potential of guadua as a low-cost, easily accessible building material.
  • guadua (Bambusa)
  • guadua angustifolia
  • guadua cane

Examples

  • The Colombian coffee federation has seen guadua as an alternative crop well fitted to the diversification program the federation is promoting.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Many artisans in Colombia use guadua to create beautiful furniture that is both sturdy and lightweight.

  • Construction with guadua is visible on the far bank.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Or the original guadua building may be covered with mortar to extend its life.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Narrow guadua catwalks above the mangrove mudflats link houses with sierra.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Such stilt dwellings, then as now, were often interconnected by a labyrinth of flimsy, elevated catwalks of guadua.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Architects appreciate guadua for its strength and flexibility, making it a popular choice for sustainable building projects.

  • In traditional villages, you can find houses constructed with guadua, which provide excellent natural insulation.

Synonyms

bamboo
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A tall tropical grass with hollow stems people use for building, furniture, and crafts

is a specific species from Central and South America used for building

Surface Forms

guadua singular
guaduas plural

Etymology

Guadua comes from Spanish and from an Indigenous American name for a tall 'bamboo' that people used for houses and tools. So, guadua today means the tall tropical bamboo often used for building and furniture.