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单词 princewood
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Definition of princewood in English:

princewood

(also prince's wood)
noun ˈprɪnswʊd
  • Any of several tropical American timbers: (originally) †= kingwood (obsolete); (later) the dark-coloured, light-veined timber of two West Indian trees, Cordia gerascanthus (family Boraginaceae) and Exostema caribaeum (family Rubiaceae) (also called Spanish elm); either of the two West Indian trees producing this wood.

Origin

Mid 17th century. In some forms from the genitive of prince + wood. In β form from prince + wood. The trees and timbers are apparently so called on account of their stately appearance and high-quality wood.

 
 

Definition of princewood in US English:

princewood

(also prince's wood)
nounˈprɪnswʊd
  • Any of several tropical American timbers: (originally) †= kingwood (obsolete); (later) the dark-coloured, light-veined timber of two West Indian trees, Cordia gerascanthus (family Boraginaceae) and Exostema caribaeum (family Rubiaceae) (also called Spanish elm); either of the two West Indian trees producing this wood.

Origin

Mid 17th century. In some forms from the genitive of prince + wood. In β form from prince + wood. The trees and timbers are apparently so called on account of their stately appearance and high-quality wood.

 
 
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