1. plural of quebracho: South American trees with very hard wood, especially those of the genus Schinopsis
Usage: botanical
2. plural of quebracho: the hard, dense wood from these trees, used for tanning and construction
Usage: forestry

Examples

• The quebrachos are native to Argentina and Paraguay.
• These quebrachos can live for hundreds of years.
• The furniture was made from imported quebrachos.
• Quebrachos are valued for their extremely durable timber.
• The tanning industry relies heavily on quebrachos for their high tannin content.
• Several species of quebrachos grow in the Gran Chaco region.