joewood

/ˈdʒuːwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of hardwood, particularly the wood of the joewood tree (Aloisia macrophylla), native to tropical America, valued for its durability and resistance to rot.

“The carpenter searched for a suitable joewood to construct the outdoor furniture.”

Synonyms

  • hardwood
  • tropicalwood

Antonyms

  • pine
  • softwood