Meaning of hiba | Babel Free

Definitions

The conifer Thujopsis dolabrata, a cypress (in the broad sense) that is endemic to Japan.

Examples

“For the first time, the material used will be hiba wood found in the Aomori prefecture in the northeast of Honshu. It is 75% cheaper than cypress, can be worked easily, and is even more resistant to water and insect damage than cypress. However, hiba has a strong tendency to develop shrinkage cracks and gives off a pungent smell.”

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