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sabicu

/səˈbiː.kuː/

Traduction: Nom désignant un arbre des Antilles fournissant un bois dur brun foncé, rappelant l'acajou par son grain et sa valeur, ou ce bois lui-même.

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/səˈbiː.kuː/formal
  • frNom désignant un arbre des Antilles fournissant un bois dur brun foncé, rappelant l'acajou par son grain et sa valeur, ou ce bois lui-même.

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.

    frBois de sabicu

    • 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.

    frsabicu

    • 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.