Camwood (Noun)
Meaning
Small shrubby African tree with hard wood used as a dyewood yielding a red dye.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The camwood tree is native to tropical Africa and has been used for centuries as a source of red dye.
- Camwood is highly valued for its dense, hardwood, which is also used for making tool handles and other durable items.
- The heartwood of the camwood tree contains a pigment that can be extracted and used as a natural dye for fabrics.
- In traditional African medicine, camwood is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- The wood of the camwood tree is also used for fuel and charcoal production in many parts of Africa.