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Andaman marble

Andaman marble

9.9
A large tree from Asia with hard wood marked by dark and light swirling lines
  • noun
  • Indian
translation icon : mármol de Andamán
  • The furniture was crafted from rare Andaman marble, prized for its distinctive swirling patterns.

Examples

  • Experts identified the log as Andaman marble due to the unique markings on its wood.

  • A plantation of Andaman marble trees was established to supply the timber industry.

  • The Andaman marble is known for its unique patterns.

  • I saw a beautiful piece of Andaman marble at the gallery.

  • A plantation of Andaman marble trees was established to supply the timber industry.

  • Experts identified the log as Andaman marble due to the unique markings on its wood.

  • The furniture was crafted from rare Andaman marble, prized for its distinctive swirling patterns.

Synonyms

marblewood
vsAndaman marble
  • Indian
9.9

A large Asian tree with hard wood that has dark stripes

is native especially to a specific island group rather than broadly across Asia
marble-wood
vsAndaman marble
  • Indian
9.9

A large Asian tree with very hard, striped wood used for fine furniture

is native especially to a specific island group rather than prized for furniture
Diospyros kurzii
vsAndaman marble
  • Specialized
9.9

A large Asian tree that has very hard, striped wood used for furniture

is a general name stressing local island origin rather than scientific species identity

Surface Forms

Andaman marble singular
Andaman marbles plural

Morphology

Andaman + marble

This is a straightforward place-name + descriptive noun combination: 'Andaman' identifies origin (the Andaman Islands) and 'marble' evokes a marbled pattern or marble-like appearance. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes something from the Andamans with a marbled appearance (here a tree with marbled wood), so the meaning is compositionally predictable.

Etymology

Andaman marble names a large tree from the Andaman Islands whose hard wood has dark and light lines and swirls that look like real marble. That's why the name means 'a tree with marbled wood'.