Duraquara

/ˌdʊrəˈkwɑːrə/ noun

Definition

A tree native to tropical South America known for its hard, durable wood.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'dura' (hard) combined with Tupi or indigenous South American language roots referring to a type of wood.

Kelly Says

The name literally means 'hard wood' in a blend of Portuguese and indigenous languages, reflecting how European colonizers named tropical plants by their most obvious qualities!

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