tupelo

• Существительное, обозначающее дерево рода Нисса, произрастающее в болотистых районах Северной Америки, или бледную, мягкую древесину, получаемую из такого дерева.

A noun referring to a tree of the genus Nyssa, found in swampy areas of North America, or the pale, soft wood obtained from such a tree.

1. Tree speciesC1formalamerican

   Any of several deciduous trees of the genus Nyssa, native to swampy areas of North America, known for their soft wood.

   Тупело

   • The tupelo tree thrives in the wetlands of the southeastern United States.
   • Tupelo wood is often used for carving and furniture making.
   • The swamp was filled with towering tupelo trees.

   Синонимыpepperidge

2. Wood materialC1formalamerican

   The pale, soft wood obtained from a tupelo tree, especially the water gum (Nyssa aquatica).

   Древесина тупело

   • The craftsman chose tupelo for its lightweight and easy-to-carve properties.
   • Tupelo wood is prized for making crates and pallets.
   • The furniture was made from high-quality tupelo.