tamanu
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Hard, durable wood from a tropical tree used for carving and building
- noun
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madera de tamanu
- The craftsman chose tamanu for the statue because of its strength and smooth texture.
Examples
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A traditional canoe was carved from a single piece of tamanu wood.
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Builders in the region often use tamanu for making sturdy beams and posts.
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The craftsman carved a beautiful statue from tamanu.
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Tamanu is a great material for carving!
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The craftsman chose tamanu for the statue because of its strength and smooth texture.
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Builders in the region often use tamanu for making sturdy beams and posts.
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A traditional canoe was carved from a single piece of tamanu wood.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tamanu comes from a Pacific island name for a strong coastal tree whose hard trunk is used for carving and building. So tamanu can mean the 'wood' that people use for tools, beams, and boats.
