Curupays

/ˌkuːruːˈpaɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of curupay; multiple trees of this hardwood species, or pieces of curupay wood.

Etymology

Plural form of 'curupay' with -s ending. The singular term comes from Guaraní language.

Kelly Says

When Spanish colonizers encountered curupay forests in South America, they realized they'd found one of Earth's hardest woods and started exporting it all over the world!

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