blackwood
/ˈblækˌwʊd/
noun
- A type of dark, dense wood from various trees, especially used for furniture and musical instruments.
- They chose blackwood for the dining table because of its durability and deep color.
- Blackwood is often used in fine woodworking and carving.
- The guitar was made from African blackwood, prized for its rich tone.
- A tree that produces blackwood, such as Acacia melanoxylon or Dalbergia melanoxylon.
- The blackwood tree is native to southeastern Australia.
- Farmers plant blackwood for timber and to improve soil quality.
- The blackwood's dark heartwood is highly valued by craftsmen.