blackwood

/ˈblækˌwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of dense, dark-colored hardwood, particularly the wood of the blackwood tree (Acacia melanoxylon) or the blackwood acacia.

“The blackwood used in the furniture was extremely durable and resistant to decay.”

Synonyms

  • blackwood tree
  • hardwood

Antonyms

  • softwood