padauk

• Substantivo que designa árvores do gênero Pterocarpus, nativas do Sudeste Asiático e de outras regiões tropicais, valorizadas pela madeira avermelhada, frequentemente com desenhos manchados ou listrados em preto. A madeira dessas árvores, muito usada em móveis e instrumentos musicais.

A noun referring to a tree native to southeastern Asia, valued for its reddish wood which often has a mottled or striped black grain.

1. Tropical treeC1formal

   A tree native to southeastern Asia, known for its reddish wood with a mottled or striped black grain.

   padauque

   • Padauk trees are commonly found in Myanmar and Thailand.
   • The wood of the padauk tree is highly valued for furniture making.
   • Padauk is often used in decorative veneers due to its striking grain.

2. Wood materialC1formal

   The durable, reddish-brown wood obtained from the padauk tree, used in carpentry and woodworking.

   Madeira de padauk

   • The cabinet was crafted from solid padauk.
   • Padauk wood is resistant to termites and decay.
   • He chose padauk for the guitar's neck because of its strength.

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