quira
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A tropical tree from the Americas often used for timber and shade
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- Specialized
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quira
- Many local communities rely on quira trees for timber and shade.
Examples
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Botanists documented several species of quira in the rainforest expedition.
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The quira tree is known for its durability.
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The dense wood of the quira is highly valued in furniture making.
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Many builders prefer quira for its strength.
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Many local communities rely on quira trees for timber and shade.
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The dense wood of the quira is highly valued in furniture making.
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Botanists documented several species of quira in the rainforest expedition.
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Etymology
The word quira comes from names used by local people in tropical America and refers to a strong, shade-giving 'tree' known for its valuable wood. So quira names the tree itself, especially those grown for timber.