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单词 pernambuco
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pernambuco1

/ˌpəːnamˈbuːkəʊ /
(also pernambuco wood)
noun [mass noun]
The hard reddish timber of a Brazilian tree, used for making violin bows and as a source of red dye.
  • The tree is Caesalpinia echinata, family Leguminosae.
Modern bows are made of pernambuco, but as this becomes increasingly expensive and difficult to obtain some makers are experimenting with carbon fibre and other synthetics....
  • Although Custom outfits are available, the standard outfit includes a R.A. Meinel pernambuco bow.

Origin

Late 16th century: from the name of the Brazilian state Pernambuco.

Pernambuco2

/ˌpəːnamˈbuːkuː /
1A state of eastern Brazil, on the Atlantic coast; capital, Recife.
1.1 former name for Recife.
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