Indian Rosewood (Noun)
Meaning
East Indian tree having a useful dark purple wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The craftsman chose Indian rosewood for the guitar body due to its rich tone and attractive grain pattern.
- Indian rosewood has been used for centuries in traditional Indian furniture making.
- The East Indian tree, also known as Indian rosewood, is prized for its beautiful dark purple wood.
- The luthier carefully selected the finest Indian rosewood plank to create the back and sides of the instrument.
- Indian rosewood is also used in aromatherapy as the essential oil extracted from its wood has a calming effect.