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marupa

/məˈruːpə/

Traduction: Nom désignant un arbre de la vallée de l'Amazone, dont le bois léger et fragile est considéré par les populations locales comme résistant aux insectes.

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/məˈruːpə/formalscientific
  • frNom désignant un arbre de la vallée de l'Amazone, dont le bois léger et fragile est considéré par les populations locales comme résistant aux insectes.

A noun referring to a tree native to the Amazon valley, known for its light, brittle timber that is locally considered resistant to insect attack.

  1. Amazonian treeC2formal

    A tree native to the Amazon valley that produces light, brittle wood, which is locally believed to be resistant to insect damage.

    frMarupa (arbre amazonien)

    • The marupa tree is commonly found in the floodplains of the Amazon.
    • Local builders prefer marupa timber for its natural resistance to pests.
    • Marupa wood is lightweight, making it easy to transport.

    Synonymesbitterwoodsimarouba