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cork


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Term Type

Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Preferred Term

cork

Details

The outer bark of the cork oak, 'Quercus suber,' used for a variety of purposes due to its elastic, buoyant, and resilient properties.

Variations

liège

cork (bark)

Broader Term

bark

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