quira

American

[kee-ruh] / ˈki rə /

noun

1. any of several tall hardwood trees of the genus Platymiscium, native to tropical America, having pinnate leaves, and, especially in some species, aromatic reddish-brown wood of significant commercial value.
2. Also called Panama redwood. the wood of such a tree, especially of Platymiscium pinnatum, used for building and furniture.

Etymology

Origin of quira

First recorded in 1830–40

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Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q

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