camwood

/ ˈkæmˌwʊd /

noun

a W African leguminous tree, Baphia nitida, whose hard wood was formerly used in making a red dye
the wood of this tree

Origin of camwood¹

C20: perhaps from Temne

His face was streaked red with camwood, and around his eyes he had painted two white circles.

Red comes next to this which is mostly obtained of camwood, another domestic employment of the women.

Amongst old Spanish furniture you will find things made from Camwood that are a joy to the eye.

He sold flour at $12 per barrel and purchased camwood at $100 per ton.

It is a splendid site for a colony and camwood, palm oil and a little ivory are available there.

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