pearwood
/ˈpɛːˌwʊd/noun
1The wood of the pear tree, Pyrus communis.
2Chiefly with distinguishing word: the wood of any of several African trees, especially (in full African pearwood) that of Manilkara obovata and Minus djave (both family Sapotaceae).
- Nigerian pearwood: see Nigerian adjective..
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Nathan Bailey (d. 1742), lexicographer and schoolmaster. From pear + wood.
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