broomwood

/ˈbruːmwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hardwood, especially a dense, fine-grained wood from the Broussonetia papyrifera tree, traditionally used for making broom handles.

“The old broom handle was made from durable broomwood, suitable for heavy use.”

Synonyms

  • broomstick wood
  • hardwood

Antonyms

  • softwood