maria
- noun
- US
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madera de maria
- Local craftsmen prefer using maria for high-quality furniture due to its strength.
Examples
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The dense forests of Panama are home to the maria, prized for its wood.
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The maria tree grows well in tropical climates.
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Exports of maria have contributed to Panama's forestry industry.
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We used maria wood to build the furniture.
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Local craftsmen prefer using maria wood for high-quality furniture due to its durability and strength.
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Exports of maria wood have significantly contributed to building Panama's economy through sustainable forestry.
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The dense forests of Panama are known for their abundant maria trees, valued for their long-lasting timber.
Compounds
- UK
A card game like Hearts where players avoid winning tricks with hearts or the queen of spades
A town near Oaxaca in southern Mexico known for a very large, very old tree
- Specialized
A West Indian tree with clusters of white fragrant flowers and strong wood
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word maria for the Panama tree probably comes from a local Spanish or native name in the region. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the familiar name Maria, like a strong, steady person, because the tree gives very hard, long-lasting wood used for furniture.