barwood en · NOUN
Etymology
From bar + wood, since it was imported from Africa in bars.
Meanings
- (uncountable) Red wood of a leguminous African tree, Baphia nitida, used as a dyewood and for various other purposes such as ramrods, violin bows and handles for woodturning tools.
- (countable) A tree of species Pterocarpus erinaceus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barwoods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |