whitewood

[hwahyt-woo d, wahyt-]

noun

any of numerous trees, as the tulip tree or the linden, yielding a white or light-colored wood.
the wood of these trees.
a cottonwood of the genus Populus.

Origin of whitewood

First recorded in 1655–65; white + wood¹

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Historical Examples of whitewood

Of my two horses, neither was in condition to do military duty when we got to Whitewood.
Starlight Ranch
Charles King
It can also be stained, but is not to be compared with whitewood in this respect.
Woodworking for Beginners
Charles Gardner Wheeler
Pine and whitewood are suitable, or any wood can be used that is not hard to work.
Woodworking for Beginners
Charles Gardner Wheeler
Mrs. Whitewood might have replied, Why don't you say it yourself?
Miss Ravenel's conversion from secession to loyalty
J. W. de Forest
"Mr. Whitewood, please say nothing about this," she whispered.
Miss Ravenel's conversion from secession to loyalty
J. W. de Forest

British Dictionary definitions for whitewood

whitewood

noun

any of various trees with light-coloured wood, such as the tulip tree, basswood, and cottonwood
the wood of any of these trees
Also: whiteywood another name for mahoe

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