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kalantas

kalantas

9.9
A Philippine tree with hard red wood used for houses and furniture
  • noun
  • Philippine
translation icon : kalantas
  • The furniture was crafted from kalantas, prized for its durability and beauty.

Examples

  • Many traditional houses in the Philippines are built using kalantas wood.

  • The distinct scent of kalantas filled the carpenter's workshop.

  • The kalantas tree grows abundantly in the Philippines.

  • Many artisans prefer using kalantas wood for furniture.

  • Many traditional houses in the Philippines are built using kalantas wood.

  • The distinct scent of kalantas filled the carpenter's workshop.

  • The furniture was crafted from kalantas, prized for its durability and beauty.

Synonyms

Toona calantas
vskalantas
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from the Philippines with hard red wood used for building and furniture

is the common local name referring to that species rather than only a label
Cedrela calantas
vskalantas
  • Philippine
9.9

A Philippine tree with hard red wood that smells pleasant

is the common name that means the same but lacks the alternative label
Philippine cedar
vskalantas
  • Philippine
9.6

A tree from the Philippines with hard red fragrant wood used for furniture and building

is the local species name including the scientific label rather than a trade name
Philippine mahogany
vskalantas
  • Philippine
8.1

A tropical tree in the Philippines with hard fragrant wood used for furniture

is the specific local species name rather than a broad trade category

How Hard

teak
8 4.2
oak
44 1.0
kalantas
  • Philippine
9.9
pine
39 2.6
balsa
3 5.6

Surface Forms

kalantas singular
kalantases plural

Etymology

Kalantas comes from a Filipino name for a native tree known for its hard, red, fragrant wood. A helpful way to remember kalantas is to think of it like mahogany, a strong, red timber, which explains why the name refers to both the tree and its valuable wood.