kalantas
- noun
- Philippine
- The furniture was crafted from kalantas, prized for its durability and beauty.
Examples
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Many traditional houses in the Philippines are built using kalantas wood.
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The distinct scent of kalantas filled the carpenter's workshop.
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The kalantas tree grows abundantly in the Philippines.
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Many artisans prefer using kalantas wood for furniture.
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Many traditional houses in the Philippines are built using kalantas wood.
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The distinct scent of kalantas filled the carpenter's workshop.
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The furniture was crafted from kalantas, prized for its durability and beauty.
Synonyms
A tree from the Philippines with hard red wood used for building and furniture
A Philippine tree with hard red wood that smells pleasant
A tree from the Philippines with hard red fragrant wood used for furniture and building
A tropical tree in the Philippines with hard fragrant wood used for furniture
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Etymology
Kalantas comes from a Filipino name for a native tree known for its hard, red, fragrant wood. A helpful way to remember kalantas is to think of it like mahogany, a strong, red timber, which explains why the name refers to both the tree and its valuable wood.