whitewood
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/ˈwaɪtwʊd/
pale-colored wood or tree
Etymology
'whitewood' is a compound word from English, formed from 'white' and 'wood', where 'white' refers to the pale color and 'wood' refers to the material from trees.
'whitewood' was formed in English by combining the words 'white' and 'wood' to describe pale-colored timber, and has been used since at least the 18th century.
Initially, it simply described any wood that was pale in color, but over time it became associated with specific types of trees and timber, such as the tulip tree.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of pale-colored wood, especially from trees such as tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) or certain pines, used in carpentry and furniture making.
The furniture was made from whitewood for a light, natural look.
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