Quebracho
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kɪˈbɹɑːt͡ʃəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quebracho is a noun meaning Any of several trees of southern South America with produce very hard wood rich in tannin, especially those of the genus Schinopsis.
Meaning
Any of several trees of southern South America with produce very hard wood rich in tannin, especially those of the genus Schinopsis.
More Meanings
- The wood of these trees.
- The bark of these trees, formerly used in treating fever.
- A tannin extracted from these trees.
Word Forms
- quebrachos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barauna, brasilwood, brazilwood, jatoba, break-axe, pau-brasil.
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