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courbaril

/ˈkʊr.bə.rɪl/

Tradução: Árvore da América Central e do Caribe, de folhas pinadas e flores brancas ou púrpuras em panículas, conhecida pela madeira muito dura e resistente; também designa essa madeira.

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noun

/ˈkʊr.bə.rɪl/formal
  • ptÁrvore da América Central e do Caribe, de folhas pinadas e flores brancas ou púrpuras em panículas, conhecida pela madeira muito dura e resistente; também designa essa madeira.

A West Indian locust tree with pinnate leaves and panicles of large white or purplish flowers, known for yielding very hard and tough wood.

  1. West Indian locust treeC2formal

    A tropical tree native to the West Indies, characterized by pinnate leaves and large white or purplish flowers in panicles, known for producing very hard and tough wood.

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    • The courbaril tree is prized for its durable timber used in construction.
    • In the Caribbean, courbaril wood is often carved into furniture.
    • The large white flowers of the courbaril attract many pollinators.