shittimwood

• 指一种木材，即金合欢树（什亭木）的木材，历史上用于建造约柜；也指美国东南部和墨西哥的某些阔叶树。

A noun referring to the wood of the shittah tree, historically used in the construction of the Ark of the Covenant, or to certain deciduous trees native to the southeastern United States and Mexico.

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1. Deciduous tree of southeastern US and MexicoC2formalamerican

   A type of deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States and Mexico, known for its durable wood.

   皂荚树

   • The shittimwood tree is commonly found in the dry regions of Mexico.
   • Early settlers used shittimwood for building fences due to its strength.
   • The tree's leaves turn a vibrant yellow in autumn.

   同义词chittamwood

2. Shrubby thorny tree with white flowersC2formalamerican

   A shrubby, thorny deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, characterized by white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit.

   胶黄芪

   • The shittimwood's white blossoms attract bees in the spring.
   • Its small black fruit is a food source for local birds.
   • The thorny branches make it difficult to harvest the wood.

   同义词bumeliachittamwood

3. Wood of the shittah treeC2formal

   The wood from the shittah tree, historically used in the construction of the Ark of the Covenant in the Hebrew Tabernacle.

   皂荚木

   • According to biblical accounts, the Ark of the Covenant was made from shittimwood.
   • Shittimwood was chosen for its durability and resistance to decay.
   • The wood was overlaid with gold for the Tabernacle's sacred items.