palisander

[ pal-uh-san-der, pal-uh-san-der ]

noun

1. Brazilian rosewood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of palisander¹

First recorded in 1835–45, palisander is from the French word palissandre < ?

Example Sentences

This table was of palisander wood and supported by the semblance of a swan.

From Project Gutenberg