jackwood en · NOUN
Etymology
From jack + wood.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Any member of the species Cryptocarya glaucescens of rainforest trees of eastern Australia whose bark is dark brown or reddish-brown and often scaly and whose wood is used for musical instruments.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jackwoods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
bolly laurel · silver sycamore · brown beech · brown laurel · native laurel