greenheart en · NOUN
Etymology
From green + heart.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A type of tree (Chlorocardium rodiei) native to Guyana.
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(countable, uncountable) Timber from the greenheart tree.
For instance, NR employed a timber consultant and tried out different hardwoods before settling on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified greenheart from Guyana. "Greenheart has a long track record of use in challenging applications," Bartlett says. "It's so naturally durable that it won't require maintenance - it has a design life of 30 years and can last 60. Preservative treatment is unnecessary - it's resistant to attack by shipworm and wood rotting fungi.
2020 August 12, Andrew Mourant, “The tide is turning for a Victorian wonder”, in Rail, page 50:
- (countable, uncountable) A type of shrub (Colubrina arborescens) native to Florida and the Caribbean.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| greenhearts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
bastard greenheart · Demerara greenheart · false greenheart
Translations (1)
bg зелен абанос (A type of tree (Chlorocardium rodiei) native to Guyana.)