conacaste
/ˈkoʊnəˌkæsti/
noun
- A large tropical tree native to Central America, known for its hard wood and large seed pods; also called the monkey's earring tree or guanacaste.
- The conacaste tree in the village square provides shade for the market stalls.
- Woodworkers prize conacaste for its durability and rich color.
- Children collected the twisted seed pods of the conacaste to use as toys.