sabicu

• Sustantivo que designa un árbol de las Indias Occidentales cuya madera es dura, de color marrón oscuro, similar en textura y valor a la caoba, o la propia madera de dicho árbol.

A noun referring to a West Indian tree that produces a hard, dark brown wood resembling mahogany in texture and value, or the wood itself.

1. Wood of the sabicu treeC2formal

   A hard, dark brown wood that resembles mahogany in texture and value, used for furniture and decorative items.

   Madera de sabicú

   • The cabinet was crafted from sabicu, giving it a rich, mahogany-like finish.
   • Sabicu is prized for its durability and attractive grain.
   • Artisans often use sabicu for high-end woodworking projects.

2. West Indian treeC2formal

   A tree native to the West Indies that produces a hard, dark brown wood similar to mahogany.

   Sabicú

   • The sabicu tree grows abundantly in the Caribbean islands.
   • Botanists classify sabicu as a valuable hardwood species.
   • The sabicu's timber is harvested for its commercial value.