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satinwood
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: satin (II) + wood
1.
a. : an East Indian tree (Chloroxylon swietenia) of the family Meliaceae
b. : the very hard yellowish brown wood of this tree which has a satiny luster and is used especially for fine cabinetwork and farming tools
2.
a. : any of several trees with wood felt to resemble the East Indian satinwood: as
(1) : a rather small yellowwood (Zanthoxylum coriaceum) of southern Florida and the West Indies with very heavy pale orange wood used locally for furniture and implements; also : a similar Australian tree (Z. brachyacanthum) with deep yellow wood
(2) : orange jessamine
(3) Australia : sassafras 3a (2)
b. : the wood of such a satinwood |