Brazilian Rosewood (Noun)
Meaning
An important Brazilian timber tree yielding a heavy hard dark-colored wood streaked with black.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The guitar's fretboard was made from a beautiful piece of Brazilian rosewood, prized for its rich, dark color and fine grain.
- Brazilian rosewood is a highly valued timber, but its harvest is strictly regulated due to concerns about over-exploitation.
- The craftsman carefully selected a plank of Brazilian rosewood to create the intricate inlays on the custom furniture piece.
- The tree, also known as Dalbergia nigra, is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is renowned for its stunning Brazilian rosewood timber.
- Due to its exceptional hardness and density, Brazilian rosewood is often used for making high-end musical instruments, such as violins and cellos.