marblewood

• Sustantivo que designa una madera dura y veteada, similar al mármol, que se obtiene de un árbol asiático de gran tamaño y se emplea a menudo con fines decorativos.

A noun referring to a hard, marbled wood obtained from a large Asiatic tree, often used for decorative purposes.

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1. Hard marbled woodC1formal

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

   madera marmoleada dura

   • The cabinet was crafted from rare marblewood, prized for its unique grain.
   • Marblewood is often used in high-end furniture due to its durability.
   • The artisan selected a piece of marblewood for its striking pattern.

   Sinónimosmarble-wood

2. Large Asiatic treeC1formal

   A large tree native to Asia, known for producing hard wood with a zebra-like marbled pattern.

   Árbol de mármol

   • The marblewood tree can grow to impressive heights in tropical forests.
   • Botanists study the marblewood for its distinctive bark and timber.
   • This species of marblewood is found primarily in Southeast Asia.

   Sinónimoszebrawood