pearwood
/ˈpɛrˌwʊd/
noun
- The wood of the pear tree, often used for carving, furniture, and musical instruments because it is hard and fine-grained.
- Pearwood is popular for making decorative boxes and small sculptures.
- The antique chair was made from pearwood, which gave it a beautiful, warm color.
- The artisan chose pearwood for the violin because of its smooth texture.