violet wood

American  

noun

1. kingwood.

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Etymology

Origin of violet wood

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

Commodes were painted, or richly ornamented with lacquer panels, or panels of rosewood or violet wood, and all were embellished with wonderful bronze or ormolu.

From Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today by Throop, Lucy Abbot

Early in February, when the cheerless frosts of winter seem most wearisome, the common blue violet, wood anemone, hepatica, or rock-columbine, if planted in this way, will begin to bloom.

From Household Papers and Stories by Stowe, Harriet Beecher

William Jaquith went to a certain corner and brought out a teapoy of violet wood, which he set down at the old lady's elbow.

From Mrs. Tree by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe

A small quantity sent to Tonbridge-Wells, was worked up into boxes, and highly approved of by the cabinet-makers, who gave it the name of violet wood.

From The Bushman — Life in a New Country by Landor, Edward Wilson

It is also called violet wood, on account of the strong odor it has of that favorite flower; hence it is in great repute for making small dressing cases, etc.

From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by Saunders, William