cebil

Noun

1. A South American tree (Anadenanthera colubrina), the bark of which contains tannin and is used in tanning hides.
   • The carob tree (Spanish algarrobo), which might be called the oak of the country, from its slow growth and general aspect, unfortunately docs not possess a bark rich in tannin. Nevertheless, we have the cebil in two...
   • From 900-1,200 ft. to 3,000-4,500 ft. is the zone of the cebils and the giant trees, ... - 1914, George J. Mills, Argentina: Physical Features, Natural Resources, Means of Communication, Manufactures and Industrial...