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Swietinia

Swietinia

9.9
A tropical American tree with hard reddish-brown wood used for furniture
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Swietinia wood is often used in furniture making.

Examples

  • Carpenters prize wood from Swietinia for its durability and deep color.

  • The endangered Swietinia species are protected by international trade agreements.

  • Forests with abundant Swietinia help support local biodiversity.

  • The Swietinia tree is known for its durability.

  • Carpenters prize wood from Swietinia for its durability and deep color.

  • Wood from Swietinia is often used in furniture making due to its rich, reddish-brown hue.

  • The Swietinia tree is valued for its hard wood, making it ideal for high-quality carpentry.

Synonyms

mahogany
vsSwietinia
11 5.3

A tropical tree or its strong reddish-brown wood used for fine furniture

refers specifically to the genus of tropical American trees rather than the wood
mahogany tree
vsSwietinia
6.0

A tropical tree with hard reddish brown wood used to make fine furniture

is the scientific genus name used for that group of tropical trees

Compounds

Swietinia mahogani
  • Specialized
9.9

A mahogany tree from the Caribbean with hard reddish wood used for fine furniture

Surface Forms

Swietinia singular
Swietinias plural

Etymology

Swietinia is a scientific name for a plant made from a person's name, and a helpful way to remember it is to think of it as the tree's 'family name' that groups similar trees together. That's why Swietinia refers to a whole 'genus' of tropical mahogany trees valued for their hard, reddish-brown wood.