algarobilla
- noun
- The tannins in algarobilla make it a valuable resource for leather production.
Examples
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Traditional dyeing processes in South America often use crushed algarobilla pods.
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Because of its astringent properties, algarobilla is still used by some artisans today.
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The algarobilla pod is rich in tannins.
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Farmers use algarobillas for dyeing fabrics.
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Artisans in South America have long valued algarobilla for its high tannin content, using it to tan leather.
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The thick skins of algarobilla pods are often crushed to extract tannins for various dyeing techniques.
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Due to its effectiveness in tanning, algarobilla remains an important ingredient in traditional leather crafting.
Synonyms
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A brown material taken from tropical plants used to tan leather and dye cloth
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Very hard brown wood from a tropical tree used to make deep purple dye
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A South American tree with very hard wood used to make leather and strong wooden items
A pod from South American mesquite trees used to make dyes and tan leather
A tree in the Americas with long pods used to make dark dye, tan leather, or feed animals
A fast-growing Australian tree with bark used to tan leather and wood used for building
Surface Forms
Etymology
Algarobilla comes from Spanish and is a small form of algarrobo 'carob tree', and it is related to the English word carob. That's why the name fits small, carob-like pods that are high in tannin and used for tanning and dyeing.