courbaril
/ˈkʊrbərɪl/
noun
- 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.
- 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.