/əˈkwɪləˌwʊd/ or /æk.wɪˈlɔːd/ (with stress on the second syllable)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of fine-grained, dense wood, often used for making high-quality musical instruments, particularly violins and cellos.

“The violin maker carefully selected a piece of fine aquilawood for the instrument’s body.”

2. adjective

Describing a type of wood, particularly one that is fine-grained and dense.

“The antique violin had an aquilawood back, which was a rare and valuable material at the time.”