buttonwood

Meanings

• noun

  A large evergreen tree, native to tropical and subtropical regions, having dark green leaves and producing small white or pink flowers, followed by round, hard-shelled fruits.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with buttonwood
budwood , mudwood

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Variants

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buttonwood , buttonwoods , plane , plane tree , planes , sycamore

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Etymology

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The name 'buttonwood' comes from the Taino word 'butuan' meaning 'large tree'. It was originally used to make buttons due to its hard wood.

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Trivia

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1. Buttonwood trees can live up to 300 years.

2. The wood of the buttonwood tree is very hard and dense, making it valuable for furniture and boat building.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mahogany: Buttonwood and Mahogany are often confused due to their similar appearance and uses. Mahogany is a distinct species with a slightly different color and grain.

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Culture

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In the Caribbean, a Buttonwood Tree is often used as a symbol of peace and unity. It is also known as the 'National Tree of Trinidad and Tobago'.

How to Memorize "buttonwood"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large tree with dark green leaves and small white or pink flowers. Imagine the hard, round fruits falling from the tree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'buttonwood' with the idea of a large, tropical tree used for making buttons.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'buttonwood' as 'A large tree used for making buttons, with a tropical vibe and beautiful flowers'.

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