logwood
/ˈlɔɡˌwʊd/
noun
- A tropical tree whose heartwood is used to make a dark dye and for woodworking.
- Historically, logwood was a major export from Belize.
- Craftsmen often use logwood for carving because of its rich color.
- The logwood tree grows naturally in Central America and the Caribbean.
- The heavy, dark heartwood of the logwood tree, used to produce a purple-black dye and in woodworking.
- The fabric was dyed a deep purple using logwood.
- Logwood was once highly valued in Europe for making ink and dye.
- She bought a small box made of polished logwood.
- A dark purple or black dye obtained from the heartwood of the logwood tree.
- Artists sometimes use logwood to create rich, dark tones in watercolor.
- The traditional recipe called for logwood to achieve that deep shade of violet.
- Logwood dye is still used today in some natural dyeing processes.