blackwood
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B2
/ˈblækˌwʊd/
dark, dense wood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blackwood' originates from the combination of 'black' and 'wood', referring to the dark color of the wood.
Historical Evolution
'Blackwood' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe dark-colored wood.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the wood's color, but now it also includes the trees that produce such wood.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of dense, dark-colored wood, often used in furniture and musical instruments.
The craftsman used blackwood to make the elegant piano.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a tree that produces blackwood, such as the African Blackwood or Australian Blackwood.
The blackwood tree is native to parts of Africa and Australia.
Synonyms
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