jacaranda
IPA: dʒˈækɝˈændʌ
noun
- Any of several trees, of the genus Jacaranda, native to tropical South America, that have pale purple, funnel-shaped flowers. In horticultural use refers specifically to Jacaranda mimosifolia.
- The hard, dark wood of these trees.
- A trade name for similar hardwood timber from certain species of Dalbergia, notably Dalbergia frutescens, Dalbergia nigra and Dalbergia refusa.
Examples of "jacaranda" in Sentences
- The jacaranda is common as an avenue tree.
- Jacaranda and pine trees are especially prevalent.
- The taxonomic status of the Blue Jacaranda is unsettled.
- Picture taken in spring, with jacaranda trees all over town.
- In spring, jacaranda and flamboyant trees bloom in profusion.
- The two main hotels are and the less expensive Jacaranda Hotel.
- She is told that it doesn't and that they don't purchase from la Jacaranda.
- Brazilian Jacaranda is also used as the wood for the body of acoustic guitars.
- Brazilian jacaranda sides. 3 piece matched grain jacaranda back with marquetry.