heartwood-like
|heart-wood-like|
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/ˈhɑrtˌwʊd laɪk/
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/ˈhɑːtˌwʊd laɪk/
(heartwood)
central wood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heartwood' originates from the combination of 'heart' and 'wood', where 'heart' refers to the central part and 'wood' refers to the fibrous material from trees.
Historical Evolution
'heartwood' changed from the Old English word 'heorte' and 'wudu', eventually becoming the modern English word 'heartwood'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the central wood of a tree', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the characteristics of heartwood.
The furniture had a heartwood-like appearance, giving it a rustic charm.
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Last updated: 2025/07/01 01:46