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rauli

noun
rau·​li | \ (ˈ)rau̇¦lē\
variants: or less commonly rauli beech
plural -s

Definition of rauli

: a large Chilean timber tree (Nothofagus procera) yielding a coarse lumber that is used especially for cooperage

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History and Etymology for rauli

American Spanish raulí, reulí, from Mapuche ruylin, ruili

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