cocobolo

Thân thiện

The carpenter sands a piece of cocobolo for a fine guitar.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A valuable timber tree of tropical South America: Cocobolo refers to a tree species native to the tropical regions of South and Central America, prized for its dense, beautifully colored, and highly durable wood.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The guitar's fingerboard was made from rare cocobolo.
  • Cocobolo is often used for fine furniture and decorative veneers.

Advanced Usage

• As a material specification: The term is commonly used in woodworking, lutherie (instrument making), and luxury goods to specify the type of wood.
  • The artisan selected a piece of richly grained cocobolo for the inlay work.

Variants and Related Words

• Dalbergia retusa: This is the scientific name for the cocobolo tree.
• Rosewood: Cocobolo is a member of the genus, which includes other woods broadly referred to as rosewoods, though cocobolo has distinct properties.

Synonyms

• Tropical hardwood: A general term for dense woods from tropical regions.
• Rosewood (in a broad botanical sense): While not a perfect synonym, it is a related commercial and botanical category.

Notes on Meaning

• The term cocobolo specifically denotes the tree itself or its wood. It is not typically used in idiomatic expressions or phrasal verbs due to its highly specific, material nature. Its primary context is in forestry, woodworking, and commerce.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a valuable timber tree of tropical South America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dalbergia retusa