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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIpe
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Ipe
"Le bois d'ipe est très recherché pour sa durabilité."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tropical hardwood tree native to South America, particularly Brazil, known for its strength and durability.
"The ipe wood is often used for outdoor decking due to its resistance to weather and insects." - 2
The wood derived from the ipe tree, valued for its aesthetic qualities and longevity.
"The furniture made from ipe is not only beautiful but also lasts for decades."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'ipe' originates from the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous peoples in Brazil. It refers to a type of tree known for its hard, durable wood, which has been utilized since the colonial era for construction and furniture making. Over time, the word has been adopted into Portuguese and English, reflecting the cultural exchange and ecological significance of the species.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Ipe" is said worldwide
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Ipe
Transliteration: Ipe
"Le bois d'ipe est très recherché pour sa durabilité."
Ipe
Transliteration: Ipe
"Ipe-Holz ist bekannt für seine Wetterbeständigkeit."
Ipe
Transliteration: Ipe
"Il legno di ipe è molto resistente e durevole."
Ipe
Transliteration: Ipe
"La madera de ipe es ideal para exteriores."
Ipe
Transliteration: Ipe
"A madeira de ipe é muito valorizada na construção civil."
इपे
Transliteration: Ipe
"इपे की लकड़ी बहुत मजबूत होती है।"
伊佩木
Transliteration: Yī pèi mù
"伊佩木因其耐用性而受到欢迎。"
이페
Transliteration: Ipe
"이페 나무는 내구성이 뛰어납니다."
イペ
Transliteration: Ipe
"イペの木は非常に耐久性があります。"
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