sabicun.
/sabɪˈkuː/ A timber tree, Lysiloma Sabicu, native of Cuba, the wood of which is greatly valued for its hardness and durability; the wood of this tree. Also attributive.
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1866 J. Lindley & T. Moore Treasury Bot. II. 704/1 The valuable hard timber known as Sabicù, Savacù or Savicò wood.
1866 J. Lindley & T. Moore Treasury Bot. II. 704/1 Sabicu timber is imported..from Cuba.
1875 Encycl. Brit. I. 68/2 Acacia formosa supplies the valuable Cuba timber called sabicu.
1879 Man. Siege & Garrison Artillery Exercises 588 A number of 5-in. sabicu shifting rollers.
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