European beech (wood)
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Descripción
Wood of the tree species Fagus sylvatica, native to Eurasia and Great Britain. It is a reddish-brown, close-grained wood that bends well and gives a smooth shiny finish. It is a commonly used timber for flooring, cabinetry, furniture, veneer, tool handles, turnery, and was occasionally used in panel paintings in western Europe.
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Otros términos
- almindelig bøg (wood) [da]
- Europees beukenhout [nl]
- Rotbuche (Holz) [de]
- haya europea (madera) [es]
- beech, European (wood) [en]
- common beech (wood) [en]