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rauli

rauli

9.9
A large South American tree with strong wood used for floors and furniture
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many carpenters prefer using rauli for furniture making.

Examples

  • Conservation efforts aim to protect the native rauli forests from overharvesting.

  • The rauli tree can grow up to 50 meters tall.

  • The carpenter selected rauli for its strength and attractive grain.

  • Many homes in Chile feature floors made from rauli wood.

  • The craftsmen selected rauli for the furniture because of its strong and durable quality.

  • Rauli is often used in construction due to its resistance to wear and climatic changes.

  • The large tree known as rauli provides timber that is highly sought after for building purposes.

Synonyms

rauli beech
vsrauli
  • UK
9.9

A large Chilean tree that gives strong wood for building and furniture

is valued for strong durable timber rather than coarse lumber

Compounds

9.9

A large Chilean tree that gives strong wood for building and furniture

Surface Forms

rauli singular
raulies plural

Etymology

The word rauli is the Spanish name for a large Chilean tree, taken from the local Mapuche language for that native beech. So, think of rauli as the local name for a strong, durable timber tree to remember it means a big tree valued for its wood.