sabicu

• Substantivo que designa uma árvore das Índias Ocidentais que produz madeira dura, de cor castanho-escura, semelhante ao mogno em textura e valor, ou a própria madeira dessa árvore.

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.

   Madeira 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.

   Árvore das Índias Ocidentais

   • 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.