Algarobilla (Noun)
Meaning
Mesquite pod used in tanning and dyeing.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The artisan used algarobilla to create a rich brown dye for the leather handbags.
- The mesquite tree's algarobilla pods were highly valued for their tanning properties.
- In traditional Andean textiles, algarobilla was used to create a range of earthy tones.
- The natural dye workshop experimented with algarobilla to develop a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.
- Algarobilla was an essential ingredient in the traditional tanning process used by local leatherworkers.