Olive (wood)
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Descripción
Wood of the species Olea europaea, native to the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and Africa. The dense, durable wood is yellowish to light brown with a greenish tinge and a straight, close grain. Some older trees produce wood with decorative figuring. Olive wood polishes to a smooth glossy surface. It is used for furniture, inlay, carving, turnery, and small decorative items.
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Otros términos
- olijfhout [nl]
- olivier (bois) [fr]
- olivo (madera) [es]
- olea (wood) [en]
- olive wood [en]
- olive-wood [en]
- olivewood [en]