kauri

A noun referring to a tall timber tree of New Zealand (Agathis australis) with white straight-grained wood, or the resin obtained from it, often found as a fossil and used for varnishes and linoleum.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un árbol conífero alto de Nueva Zelanda (Agathis australis), de madera blanca y fibra recta, así como la resina fósil que produce, empleada en barnices y linóleo.

1. Kauri tree B2 formal

   A tall coniferous tree native to New Zealand, known for its straight-grained white timber and large size.

   • The kauri tree can live for over a thousand years.
   • Kauri forests are a major tourist attraction in New Zealand.
   • The wood from the kauri tree is highly valued for furniture.

   🇪🇸Árbol kauri

   Sinónimos: kauri pine

2. Kauri resin C1 formal

   A fossilized resin obtained from kauri trees, used historically in varnishes and linoleum production.

   • Kauri resin was once a major export from New Zealand.
   • The varnish made from kauri resin gives a beautiful finish.
   • Collectors search for ancient kauri resin in the swamps.

   🇪🇸Resina de kauri

   Sinónimos: kauri gum

3. Kauri wood B2 formal

   The white, close-grained wood of the kauri tree, prized for its durability and workability.

   • Kauri wood is used for making high-quality boats and furniture.
   • The floorboards were crafted from ancient kauri wood.
   • Kauri wood is resistant to rot and decay.

   🇪🇸Madera de kauri

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