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na | compound briar-root |
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na | composite walnut burr |
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na | compound briar-root/briarwood |
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compound briar-root Explanation: Apparently, radica, is a type of precious wood that is extracted from the root of the walnut tree. Garzanti dictionary, and Hazon dictionary |
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composite walnut burr Explanation: Hi It's called burr or burl. The adjective "composite" means that it's not the real stuff, but it's been produced from real wood and maybe some burr to give an appropriate surface finish. I think "radica" is always walnut, but I'm not 100% on it. Regards Derek |
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compound briar-root/briarwood Explanation: Kika Zanichelli Dictionary |
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