Cocobolo (wood)
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Descripción
A hard, durable wood from several species of the genus Dalbergia native to Central America, most often from species Dalbergia retusa. It has a medium fine texture and is usually a reddish brown color with dark wavy figuring. It is dense and difficult to cut or carve. The wood is primarily used for making knife handles and small carved items. Cocobolo wood is naturally resistant to decay.
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Otros términos
- cocobolohout [nl]
- cocabola (wood) [en]
- coca-bola (wood) [en]
- cocobola (wood) [en]
- Honduran rosewood (wood) [en]
- Honduras rosewood (wood) [en]