logwood

American  

[lawg-wood, log-] / ˈlɔgˌwʊd, ˈlɒg- /

noun

1. the heavy, brownish-red heartwood of a West Indian and Central American tree, Haematoxylon campechianum, of the legume family, used in dyeing.

2. the tree itself.

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logwood British  

/ ˈlɒɡˌwʊd /

noun

1. a leguminous tree, Haematoxylon campechianum, of the Caribbean and Central America

2. the heavy reddish-brown wood of this tree, yielding the dye haematoxylin See also haematoxylon

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Etymology

Origin of logwood

First recorded in 1575–85; log ¹ + wood ¹

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Example Sentences

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logwood

Campeche was colonized by Spain in the 16th century; over the next 100 years, as trade in logwood dye created wealth, it was under constant attack by pirates, many hailing from Spain’s arch enemy, England.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 1, 2022

Its location also made it a commercial centre as well; merchants traded slaves, sugar and logwood.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2012

Ovington's—Water, 1 gallon; logwood extract, 6 ozs.; water, 1 gallon; borax, 6 ozs.; shellac, 1.5 oz.; water, 0.5 pint; bichromate of potassa, 0.375 oz.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

The exports are coffee, cocoa, logwood, cotton, gum, honey, tobacco and sugar.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various

I agree with Professor Hodges that if it is an old logwood ink it will turn a bright, scarlet red.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Robert Green Ingersoll

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