snakewood
Meaning
Noun
- Brosimum guianense (species) (family Rosaceae), an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments.
- Acacia xiphophylla (species) and Acacia intorta (species) (family Fabaceae), trees with curving, snake-like limbs, antive to Australia.
- Any of various North American shrubs of the genus Colubrina (genus) (family Rhamnaceae), often specifically Colubrina texensis (species).
- Any of the shrubs of the Americas in genus Condalia (genus) (family Rhamnaceae).
Related
Similar words
- nakedwood, greenheart, hogplum
- bluewood, purple haw, logwood
Origin
- snake + wood
Modern English dictionary
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