sala
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A large tree from South Asia with strong wood for building
- noun
- Indian
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sala
- The villagers used sala wood to construct the sturdy beams of their new community hall.
Examples
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Carpenters prefer sala because of its strength and resistance to decay.
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A single sala tree can provide enough timber for several pieces of furniture.
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The sala tree can grow up to 50 meters tall.
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Many builders prefer using sala timber for its durability.
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The villagers used sala wood to construct the sturdy beams of their new community hall.
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Carpenters prefer sala because of its strength and resistance to decay.
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Many builders prefer using sala timber for its durability.
Synonyms
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9.6
A large tropical tree from India and Southeast Asia with hard wood and sticky resin
is native mainly to South Asia and emphasizes strong timber rather than resin
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sala for the tree comes from the Sanskrit word śāla meaning 'sal tree', and because the wood is strong people also use sala to mean the timber from that tree.