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Bastard Lignum Vitae (Noun)

Meaning

Small evergreen tree of the southern United States and West Indies a source of lignum vitae wood.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The ship's propeller was made from the durable and resistant bastard lignum vitae wood, allowing it to withstand the harsh marine environment.
  • In the 19th century, the bastard lignum vitae tree was highly prized for its wood, which was used to make tool handles and other wooden items.
  • The craftsman carefully selected a piece of bastard lignum vitae wood to create a beautiful and intricate wooden sculpture.
  • The shipwrights of the Caribbean relied on the bastard lignum vitae tree as a primary source of wood for building and repairing ships.
  • The conservation effort aimed to protect the bastard lignum vitae tree and its habitat, as the species was threatened by over-harvesting and deforestation.

Synonyms

  • Guaiacum Sanctum

Hypernyms

  • Flowering Tree
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