brazilwood
/brəˈzɪlˌwʊd/
noun
- A tropical tree from South America whose wood is used to make red dye and high-quality violin bows.
- Violin makers prize brazilwood for its strength and flexibility in bow making.
- The red color of the fabric came from a dye made from brazilwood.
- Brazilwood trees were heavily harvested in the 16th century for their valuable timber.