majagua
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A tropical tree with strong wood and fibers used for making furniture and rope
- noun
- US
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majagua
- The sturdy wood of the majagua is often used for crafting fine furniture in Cuba.
Examples
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Carpenters prize the timber of majagua for making durable gunstocks.
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Bright orange blossoms covered the majagua lining the narrow Jamaican path.
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The majagua tree is known for its durability.
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Many artisans use majagua wood for furniture.
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Carpenters prize the timber of majagua for making durable gunstocks.
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The sturdy wood of the majagua is often used for crafting fine furniture in Cuba.
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Bright orange blossoms covered the majagua lining the narrow Jamaican path.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Majagua comes from a native Caribbean name that Spanish speakers used for a tough tropical tree. A helpful way to remember majagua is to think of it as the local name for a tree with 'strong wood' and 'tough fibers', which is why majagua means a tropical tree valued for its wood and fibers.
