lemonwood

[ lem-uhn-wood ]

noun

1. a tropical American tree, Calycophyllum candidissimum, of the madder family, having flowers with conspicuous white calyx lobes.
2. the hard, tough wood of this tree, used for fishing rods and archery bows.

lemonwood

/ ˈlɛmənˌwʊd /

noun

1. a small tree, Pittosporum eugenioides, of New Zealand having a white bark and lemon-scented flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemonwood¹

First recorded in 1875–80; lemon + wood ¹

Example Sentences

Furniture of ivory, of ebony and lemonwood, preciously inlaid, gave to the place an air of cunning confusion.

From Project Gutenberg

Ross picked up the bow which was made of lemonwood and gave it to Mr. Hatfield.

From Project Gutenberg