courbaril

/ˈkʊrbərɪl/
noun
  1. A tropical American tree that produces a hard, durable wood and a resin used in varnishes.
    • Indigenous people have used courbaril resin for centuries as a natural glue.
    • Furniture made from courbaril wood is known for its strength and rich color.
    • The courbaril tree can grow over 100 feet tall in the rainforest.
  2. The wood of the courbaril tree, valued for its hardness and decorative grain.
    • Courbaril is often used for flooring because it resists wear.
    • They chose courbaril for the tabletop because of its warm reddish-brown hue.
    • The artisan carved a beautiful bowl from courbaril.
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