quira

[kee-ruh]

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quira¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Designer Veronica Leoni’s worked alongside Jil Sander herself and Phoebe Philo at Celine on her way to launching her new label Quira last year.

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Little Rock police said I'Quira Tate, 21, and Brittany Tate, 24, were killed after a man entered their home and started shooting about 1:30 a.m.

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Little Rock police said I’Quira Tate, 21, and Brittany Tate, 24, were fatally shot after a male suspect entered their home and started shooting around 1:30 a.m.

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