pernambuco wood
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Definition
Noun: 1. A tropical tree (Caesalpinia echinata) with a prickly trunk: This is a specific species of tree native to Brazil. 2. The heavy, dense, red wood from this tree: The wood is prized for its hardness and rich color. 3. A source of red dye and high-quality timber: Historically, the wood was used to produce a red dye and is valued for fine cabinet-making and, most notably, for making bows for stringed instruments.
Usage Examples
- As the tree:
- As the timber:
- As a source:
Advanced Usage
- "Pernambuco" alone: In specific contexts like music or woodworking, the word "Pernambuco" is often used alone to refer to the wood.
- This bow is made of the finest Brazilian Pernambuco.
Variants and Related Words
- Brazilwood: This is a common synonym for Pernambuco wood, though it can sometimes refer to related species.
- Paubrasilia echinata: The modern scientific name for the Pernambuco wood tree.
- Bow wood: A functional term describing its primary modern use.
Synonyms
- Brazilwood
- Pau-brasil
Notes on Different Meanings
The term "Pernambuco wood" consistently refers to the tree or its timber. Its meaning does not change drastically but is applied in different contexts: 1. Biological Context: Refers to the living tree species. 2. Material/Commercial Context: Refers to the harvested timber as a commodity for dye, cabinetry, or bow-making.
Noun
- tropical tree with prickly trunk; its heavy red wood yields a red dye and is used for cabinetry