Majagua (Noun)
Meaning 1
Shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores; yields a light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and a fiber used for cordage and caulk; often cultivated for ornament.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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 majagua tree is highly valued for its timber, which is used to make beautiful cabinetry and intricate wood carvings.
- In Jamaica, the majagua is often used as a shade tree in rural areas, providing relief from the hot tropical sun.
- The orange-yellow flowers of the majagua tree are a popular choice for floral arrangements and bouquets.
- Cuban craftsmen have long prized the majagua for its durable and versatile wood, using it to create everything from gunstocks to furniture.
- In its natural habitat, the majagua tree can grow up to 100 feet tall, its variably hairy leaves a distinctive feature of the forest canopy.