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limewood

American  
[lahym-wood] / ˈlaɪmˌwʊd /

noun

  1. the wood of a linden.


Etymology

Origin of limewood

First recorded in 1725–35; lime 3 + wood 1

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The figures are hand-carved from limewood or moulded in resin.

From The Guardian Oct. 23, 2018

The delicately carved limewood panelling around the walls had been contrived in such a way that there were no sharp corners anywhere in the room, only curves.

From The New Yorker Oct. 2, 2018

So did other works from the 1960s and a limewood sculpture of the artist’s wife, her mournful eyes and lips outlined in crimson.

From New York Times Jul. 18, 2015

The new and old woodwork has been stained brown, to mimic smoky patina, but Gibbons wanted creamy, unvarnished surfaces left unspoiled on his limewood carvings.

From New York Times Dec. 21, 2012

The wood is of a light brown color, and somewhat resembles limewood in grain.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 by Various

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