Meaning & use
Angelique
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A durable, reddish-brown tropical hardwood, native to South America, used in boatbuilding, decking, and outdoor construction.
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The dock was rebuilt using angelique because of its resistance to rot and marine borers.
Boatbuilders prize angelique for its strength and natural durability outdoors.
A note on using this word
Harvested primarily from French Guiana and Suriname, it's valued in marine construction for outlasting many other hardwoods when exposed to water.
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