Dalbergia
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- noun
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- Some of the most prized rosewood comes from trees of the Dalbergia genus.
Examples
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The unique patterns in Dalbergia timber make it highly sought after by furniture makers.
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Overharvesting of Dalbergia species has led to concerns about their conservation status.
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The Dalbergia tree is known for its beautiful wood.
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Many craftsmen prefer Dalbergia for making furniture.
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The furniture was crafted from Dalbergia, giving it a beautiful, rich finish.
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Many musical instruments are made from Dalbergia wood because of its excellent tonal quality.
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The well-known artist chose Dalbergia for her latest sculpture due to its distinctive grain.
Compounds
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A Brazilian tree with hard dark wood used to make fine furniture and guitars
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A tree from South Asia that loses its leaves and has strong wood for building and leaves for animal feed
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A small Brazilian tree with dark purple wood used for fine furniture
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A large Indian tree that loses its leaves and has hard dark purple wood used for furniture and guitars
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A tropical tree with hard dark wood used for fine furniture and musical instruments
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dalbergia comes from the surname Dalberg plus the plant ending -ia, so it literally means 'Dalberg's plant'. That's why this name is used for a group of tropical trees, many of them prized for valuable hardwoods like rosewood.