calamander

American  

[kal-uh-man-der] / ˈkæl əˌmæn dər /

noun

1. the hard, mottled brown and black wood of any of several trees of the genus Diospyros, used for cabinetwork.

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calamander British  

/ ˈkæləˌmændə /

noun

1. the hard black-and-brown striped wood of several trees of the genus Diospyros, esp D. quaesita of India and Sri Lanka, used in making furniture: family Ebenaceae See also ebony

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Etymology

Origin of calamander

First recorded in 1795–1805; perhaps metathetic variant of coromandel

Example Sentences

The model I drove was painted Andalusian White, its interior draped in Dark Spice leather with Mandarin piping, accented with Open Pore Mimosa Calamander wood paneling, polished stainless steel knobs, a “technical bespoke clock” and lambswool floormats.

From Los Angeles Times

Calamander, kal′a-man-dėr, n. a hard and valuable cabinet-wood of a brownish colour, with black stripes, brought from India and Ceylon.

From Project Gutenberg

The principal factor adding to costs, especially in Asia, is compensation, said Roman Scott, founder of Singapore-based alternative investment firm Calamander Group.

From BusinessWeek

Singapore’s private banking assets grew sixfold, to $300 billion, from 2000 to 2008, according to the Calamander Group, an investment boutique.

From New York Times

The calamander tree is nearly extinct, and ebony and other fine cabinet woods are getting scarce; but the conservation of forests after the Indian system has been taken in hand under a director and trained officers, and much good has been done.

From Project Gutenberg