Goncalo Alves (Noun)
Meaning
Tall tropical American timber tree especially abundant in eastern Brazil; yields hard strong durable zebrawood with straight grain and dark strips on a pinkish to yellowish ground; widely used for veneer and furniture and heavy construction.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Goncalo Alves tree, with its unique and beautiful wood grain, is highly prized for its use in fine furniture making.
- In Brazil, Goncalo Alves trees are widely harvested for their strong and durable timber, which is then used for construction purposes.
- Due to its unique dark striped pattern, Goncalo Alves wood is often used to create visually striking veneer for decorative surfaces.
- Furniture makers love working with Goncalo Alves because of its beautiful zebrawood grain and durability.
- Goncalo Alves is one of the many exotic hardwoods that can be sustainably sourced from eastern Brazil's tropical forests.