Cocobola

/ˌkoʊkoʊˈboʊlə/ noun

Definition

A type of extremely hard, colorful tropical wood used for fine furniture, musical instruments, and decorative objects.

Etymology

From Spanish or Portuguese origin, possibly related to 'coco' (coconut tree) combined with a local word. The wood comes from Central and South America and has been prized since colonial times.

Kelly Says

Cocobola is so hard and beautiful that it's endangered—its popularity for fancy guitars and knife handles has threatened the tree!

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