sappanwood

/ˈsæpənwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

the heartwood of the Sapium sebiferum tree, used in traditional medicine and as a dye

“The traditional healer used sappanwood to create a colorful dye for the ceremonial robes.”

Synonyms

  • Sapium sebiferum
  • dragon's blood tree

Antonyms

  • deadwood
  • poisonwood