A tropical hardwood tree from South America, particularly Brazil, valued for its durable wood used in construction and furniture.
From Tupi (indigenous Brazilian language) 'cupiúba' or 'copayba.' The word entered English through Portuguese colonial trade terminology.
Cupiuba wood is so dense and durable that it's sometimes called 'Brazilian oak'—it's incredibly hard to work with, which is why it's expensive but lasts for centuries in construction!
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