Definitions

1. noun

A heartwood timber from the logwood tree, Haematoxylum campechianum, used in the production of a dark blue dye.

“The artist used logwood to create a vibrant blue color in her painting.”

2. noun

A type of tree, Haematoxylum campechianum, native to the Americas, having a heartwood that yields a dark blue dye.

“The logwood tree is a valuable source of natural dye in many industries.”