marble-wood

• Nom désignant un grand arbre asiatique dont le bois dur ressemble à du marbre ou au bois de zèbre.

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.

   bois dur marbré

   • 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.

   Synonymesmarblewood

2. Large Asiatic treeC1formal

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

   Arbre d'Asie à bois zébré

   • 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.

   Synonymesmarblewoodzebrawood