freijo

noun

frei·​jo
ˈfrāˌjō,
(ˈ)frāˈzhȯ
plural -s
1
: the hard strong wood of a timber tree (Cordia goeldiana) of the lower Amazon used in pails and casks

called also Jenny wood

2
: the tree that yields freijo

Word History

Etymology

modification of Portuguese Frei-Jorge, literally, friar George, from frei brother, friar (short for freire, from Old Provençal fraire, from Latin frater brother) + Jorge George

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“Freijo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freijo. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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