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cocobolo

[ koh-kuh-boh-loh ]

noun

  1. the hard, durable wood of any of several tropical trees of the genus Dalbergia, of the legume family, used for making furniture.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cocobolo1

1840–50; < Spanish < Arawak kakaboli
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Example Sentences

Exports of mahogany, cedar, and cocobolo have already begun.

The cocobolo has a rich brown color and a glossy surface and is very rare, hence is much sought after for use in furniture making.

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