visakoivu

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • A mutation of silver birch, , sometimes referred to as "curly birch" in English.
  • The wood of this birch, with highly twisted grain, resulting in a very hard and decorative wood material.

Etymology

Compound from Finnish visa + Finnish koivu (birch, birch tree, of birch).

Origin

Finnish

koivu

Gloss

birch, birch tree, of birch

Concept
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Agriculture and vegetation

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