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brazilwood

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[bruh-zil-wood] / brəˈzɪlˌwʊd /

noun

  1. any of several tropical trees of the genus Caesalpinia, as C. echinata, having wood from which a red dye is obtained.

  2. the wood of such a tree.

Etymology

Origin of brazilwood

First recorded in 1550–60; brazil + wood 1

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Most bows are made out of an endangered Brazilian wood called pernambuco, or brazilwood.

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