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marble-wood

/ˈmɑːr.bəl wʊd/

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noun

/ˈmɑːr.bəl wʊd/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее крупное азиатское дерево, известное своей твёрдой мраморной древесиной, часто напоминающей зебровое дерево.

A noun referring to a large Asiatic tree known for its hard, marbled wood, often resembling zebrawood.

  1. Hard marbled woodC1formal

    A type of wood characterized by a hard texture and a marbled or streaked appearance.

    ruТвёрдая мраморная древесина

    • The cabinet was crafted from rare marble-wood, prized for its unique grain.
    • Marble-wood is often used in high-end furniture due to its durability.
    • The artisan selected a block of marble-wood for the intricate carving.

    Synonymsmarblewood

  2. Large Asiatic treeC1formal

    A large tree native to Asia, known for producing hard, zebra-striped wood.

    ruКрупное азиатское дерево

    • The marble-wood tree can grow to impressive heights in tropical forests.
    • Botanists study the marble-wood for its distinctive bark and leaf patterns.
    • The timber from the marble-wood tree is highly sought after for decorative veneers.

    Synonymsmarblewoodzebrawood