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quebracho

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /kɪˈbɹɑːt͡ʃəʊ/
  • General-American: /kɛˈbɹɑt͡ʃoʊ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Any of several trees of southern South America with produce very hard wood rich in tannin, especially those of the genus Schinopsis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The wood of these trees.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

The bark of these trees, formerly used in treating fever.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A tannin extracted from these trees.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish quebracho, from quebrar (“to break”) + hacha (“axe”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: quebracho — South American tree with hard, tannin-rich wood
  • Portuguese: quebracho — South American tree with hard, tannin-rich wood
  • Spanish: quebracho — South American tree with hard, tannin-rich wood