Meaning & use

Zebrano

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A West African hardwood, also called zebrawood, prized for the dark stripes running through its pale grain.

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The designer chose zebrano veneer for the cabinet fronts to give the kitchen a bold, striped look.

Vintage stereo cabinets from the 1970s often featured zebrano wood paneling.

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The name reflects the wood's dramatic light-and-dark striping, which resembles a zebra's coat.

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zebrawood

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