Blue Mahoe (Noun)
Meaning
Erect forest tree of Cuba and Jamaica having variably hairy leaves and orange-yellow or orange-red flowers; yields a moderately dense timber for cabinetwork and gunstocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The blue_mahoe is the national tree of Jamaica, prized for its beauty and valuable timber.
- The carpenter chose blue_mahoe wood for the intricate cabinetwork on the client's yacht.
- Local artisans have long valued blue_mahoe for its durability and attractive grain in crafting custom gunstocks.
- As we walked through the forest, our guide pointed out the stunning orange-yellow flowers of the blue_mahoe tree.
- Due to over-harvesting, conservation efforts are underway to protect the remaining stands of blue_mahoe in Cuba.