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Definition of snakewood in English: snakewoodnounˈsneɪkwʊd 1A tree or shrub which has timber from which a snakebite antidote or other medicinal extract is obtained. Several species, in particular the tree Strychnos minor or 'colubrina' (family Loganiaceae), of the Indian subcontinent 2A tropical American tree which has timber with a snakeskin pattern, used for decorative work. Brosimum rubescens, family Moraceae Example sentencesExamples - Just as its name implies, snakewood has a grain pattern that makes it look like the skin of a snake.
- A typical Baroque violin or viol bow had a finely tapered snakewood stick, almost straight or slightly curved outwards.
Definition of snakewood in US English: snakewoodnounˈsnākwo͝od 1A tree or shrub that has wood from which a snakebite antidote or other medicinal extract is obtained. Several species, in particular the tree Strychnos minor or 'colubrina' (family Loganiaceae), of the Indian subcontinent 2A tropical American tree which has timber with a snakeskin pattern, used for decorative work. Brosimum rubescens, family Moraceae Example sentencesExamples - Just as its name implies, snakewood has a grain pattern that makes it look like the skin of a snake.
- A typical Baroque violin or viol bow had a finely tapered snakewood stick, almost straight or slightly curved outwards.
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