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angelim

angelim

9.9
A tropical American tree with very hard wood used for furniture and building
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : angelim
  • Furniture made from angelim is known for its strength and durability.

Examples

  • The dense wood of the angelim is prized for construction in South America.

  • The angelim tree grows tall in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of angelim in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Many artisans prefer angelim for its durability.

  • The dense wood of the angelim tree is highly sought after for making furniture.

  • Furniture made from angelim is known for its strength and resistance to wear.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of angelim valued for its robust timber.

Synonyms

andelmin
vsangelim
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from tropical America with hard wood used for building

is the identical sense presented in the standard form
Andira
vsangelim
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of evergreen trees from tropical America and Africa with hard wood used for timber and medicine

focuses on their value for hard wood rather than medicine
genus Andira
vsangelim
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of evergreen trees from tropical America and western Africa prized for strong wood

is limited to trees native only to tropical America

How Hard

teak
3 5.4
angelim
  • US
9.9
oak
44 1.0
pine
39 2.6
willow
36 1.8

Surface Forms

angelim singular
angelims plural

Etymology

Angelim comes from Portuguese, where it names several tropical trees in Brazil with very hard, strong wood, and the name most likely comes from an indigenous word for the tree. A helpful way to remember angelim is to think of the English word angel, as if the tree were a 'precious' or 'valued' thing, which fits because its wood is prized for furniture and building.