zebrawood

[zee-bruh-wood, zeb-ruh-]

noun

1. any of several trees, especially Connarus guianensis, of tropical America, yielding a striped, hard wood used for making furniture.

2. the wood of any of these trees.

zebrawood

/ ˈzɛbrəˌwʊd, ˈziː- /

noun

1. a tree, Connarus guianensis, of tropical America, Asia, and Africa, yielding striped hardwood used in cabinetwork: family Connaraceae

2. any of various other trees or shrubs having striped wood

3. the wood of any of these trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of zebrawood¹

First recorded in 1775–85; zebra + wood ¹

Example Sentences

The zebrawood trees, known locally as "msasas", on the road to the eastern highlands have always meant a lot to me.

From BBC

The kitchen has two Miele dishwashers and other high-end appliances, along with a butler’s pantry, a copper sink and an island of zebrawood, to name a few features.

From New York Times

San Diego watch brand Original Grain has launched its Minimalist watch in zebrawood and rose gold. $149 at OriginalGrain.com.

From Los Angeles Times

The unit features colored glass, bright blue columns and a variety of wood types, including olive ash, primavera, movingui and zebrawood.

From Wall Street Journal

Energetic zebrawood cabinetry was crafted by Jonathan Pauls in Georgetown.

From Seattle Times