fiddlewood

/ˈfɪdəlwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A tree (Citharexylum spp.) native to Central and South America, its wood valued for its durability and resistance to rot.

“The carpenter searched for a suitable wood for the project and finally settled on a piece of fiddlewood.”

Synonyms

  • Brazilian rosewood
  • citharexylum

Antonyms

  • softwood