tulipwood
/ˈtulɪpˌwʊd/
noun
- The lightweight, pale yellow or greenish wood of the tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), used for furniture, cabinetry, and musical instruments.
- The cabinet was made from tulipwood, which is easy to carve and paint.
- Tulipwood is often used for the interior parts of pianos because it is strong but light.
- They chose tulipwood for the bookshelves because of its smooth grain and light color.
- Any of various trees that produce such wood, especially the tulip tree.
- The forest was full of tulipwood, their leaves turning golden in autumn.
- The tulipwood in the backyard grew tall and straight, perfect for timber.
- Farmers in the region planted tulipwood for both shade and lumber.