terraba

/təˈrɑːbə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hard, woody, and fibrous material found in the cell walls of certain plants, particularly those of the genus Equisetum.

“The archaeologists discovered a large quantity of terraba in the ancient site.”

2. noun

A type of earth or soil that contains a high percentage of terraba.

“The terraba in the local soil made it difficult for the farmer to plant his crops.”

Synonyms

  • horsetail
  • shillelagh

Antonyms

  • softwood
  • soil