A tropical South American tree (Astronium fraxinifolium) that produces hard, durable wood used in furniture and construction; also called gonçalo alves.
From Portuguese goncalo or gonçalo, derived from the personal name Gonçalo. The wood is named in Portuguese-speaking regions of Brazil, where it grows naturally.
This wood is so incredibly hard and heavy that it sinks in water—woodworkers prize it for furniture that will last generations, and its rich chocolate-colored grain makes it absolutely stunning!
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