jacaranda
- noun
- /ˌdʒækəˈrændə/
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jacarandá
- Whittlesey stopped next to a fallen jacaranda tree and watched Carlos, his sweating camp assistant, catch up.
Examples
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The furniture in the living room is made of durable jacaranda, giving it a rich, dark finish.
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I found a beautiful Alvarez six-string with a cedar top and black jacaranda back and sides.
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Many artisans prefer working with jacaranda wood due to its strength and beautiful grain patterns.
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The antique table was crafted from jacaranda, showcasing the wood's fine craftsmanship and elegance.
Synonyms
A Brazilian tree with hard dark wood used to make fine furniture and guitars
A large Brazilian tree with hard dark wood used for furniture and guitars
A heavy, hard dark wood from a Brazilian tree with black streaks used for furniture and instruments
Compounds
A tree with many small leaves and bright yellow flowers often grown in parks and gardens
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Etymology
Jacaranda also names the dark, hard wood of the same tree because Portuguese jacarandá was used for both the tree and its timber. So jacaranda can mean either the flowering tree or the heavy wood used for furniture.