the wood of a gum tree, esp. the wood of a eucalyptus or of the sweet gum
Word origin
[1675–85; gum1 + wood1]This word is first recorded in the period 1675–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: denature, explorer, muscular, retouch, stoma
Examples of 'gumwood' in a sentence
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They also let in enough sunshine to keep the rich gumwood interior bright.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The immaculately kept living room has rich, green walls, prominent baseboards and a full wall of gumwood around the fireplace.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Oak flooring in the rest of the unit has been refinished and is accented with gumwood wainscoting in some rooms.