bloodwood

/ˈblʌdˌwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Australian tree (Eucalyptus globulus) that has dark, reddish-brown wood.

“The craftsman used the bloodwood to build the beautiful wooden chair.”

2. noun

A reddish-brown hardwood, especially from Eucalyptus globulus.

“The carpenter preferred working with the dense, durable bloodwood for furniture-making.”

Synonyms

  • Eucalyptus globulus
  • red ironbark

Antonyms

  • softwood