pearwood

[ pair-wood ]

noun

1. the hard, fine-grained, reddish wood of the pear tree, used for ornamentation, small articles of furniture, and musical instruments.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pearwood¹

First recorded in 1910–15; pear + wood ¹

Example Sentences

It is an interesting piece; the stiles in the back are inlaid with pearwood and ebony.

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