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zebrawood family

zebrawood family

9.9
A family of mostly tropical climbing shrubs and small trees related to the pea and bean family
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia de la madera de cebra
  • Many plants in the zebrawood family thrive in tropical climates.

Examples

  • Certain hardwoods from the zebrawood family are prized for their distinctive striped patterns.

  • The zebrawood family includes several species used for ornamental purposes.

  • Botanists have recently reclassified some members of the zebrawood family.

  • The zebrawood family includes several unique species.

  • Certain hardwoods from the zebrawood family are prized for their distinctive striped patterns.

  • The zebrawood family includes several species used for ornamental purposes.

  • Botanists have recently reclassified some members of the zebrawood family.

Synonyms

Connaraceae
vszebrawood family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical climbing shrubs and small trees mainly in Africa and Asia

is the same family without stressing regional distribution

Surface Forms

zebrawood family singular
zebrawood families plural

Morphology

zebrawood + family

The phrase literally combines 'zebrawood' (a type of wood/tree) with 'family' (a scientific grouping), so the meaning 'a family/group of species related to zebrawood' is directly inferable from the constituents. This noun+family composition is a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily grasp the general botanical sense.

Etymology

Zebrawood family gets its name from the striped wood called zebrawood, because the dark and light lines on the timber look like a zebra. The word family means a 'group' of related 'trees' or 'shrubs', so the name points to plants known for producing that striped wood.