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单词 afara
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Definition of afara in English:

afara

noun əˈfɑːrə
  • A tall West African hardwood tree with a characteristic shape resembling a pagoda.

    Terminalia superba, family Combretaceae

    Also called limba
    Example sentencesExamples
    • You might not have heard of the West African tree called limba (also widely known as afara and korina).
    • Afara may he affected by "heart rot'', which affects the quality of its wood.
    • Afara splits very readily and takes glue, stain and polish well.
    • The parenchyma in this species is much less visible than in Afara but otherwise they are very similar in structure.
    • The tree crops planted in Nigeria are Gmelina arborea, teak, opepe, and white afara.

Origin

1920s: from Yoruba.

 
 
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