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lacewood

American  
[leys-wood] / ˈleɪsˌwʊd /

noun

  1. the quartersawed wood of the sycamore tree.


Etymology

Origin of lacewood

First recorded in 1895–1900; lace + wood 1

Example Sentences

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High-end trim materials include synthetic suede and leather, aluminum, lacewood and onyx glass.

From Fox News

Fourmanoir said he had the photo analyzed by a wood identification specialist, who said the plinth material was lacewood, which doesn’t grow in Tahiti.

From Los Angeles Times

They chose a lacewood body, a sitka spruce top and a rosewood fretboard, he said.

From Washington Times