lapacho
- noun
- Specialized
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madera de lapacho
- This chair is made from lapacho, a hard wood known for its longevity and ability to withstand outdoor conditions.
Examples
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Every so often, Evita reappears there on the branches of a lapacho tree.
Fiction book (1998) -
The contractor chose lapacho wood for the deck because of its durability and resistance to weather.
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Many furniture makers prefer lapacho due to its strength and beautiful grain pattern.
Synonyms
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3.5
Reddish, long-lasting wood from a tall California tree used for building and furniture
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2.5
Wood from pine trees often used to make furniture
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Hard light yellow wood from a small evergreen tree used for fine carving and instrument parts
Wood from a large tropical tree that is strong and used for furniture and carving
A hard strong wood with a spotted pattern used to make furniture and decorative items
Hard, flexible wood from a South African tree used for bows and fishing rods
A tree from the West Indies with smooth, shiny wood used for fine furniture
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lapacho began as the local name of a very hard South American tree, and people also call the tree's strong wood by the same name. That's why Lapacho means a very hard, durable wood used for decks and furniture.