Nakedwood (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Tree of extreme southern Florida and West Indies having thin scaly bark and aromatic fruits and seeds and yielding hard heavy close-grained zebrawood.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Eugenia Dicrana

Hypernyms

• Zebrawood Tree

Meaning ²

Any of several small to medium-sized trees of Florida and West Indies with thin scaly bark and heavy dark heartwood.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The guide led us through the forest, pointing out the nakedwood trees with their distinctive scaly bark.
• Nakedwood trees are prized for their durable heartwood, often used for making furniture.
• The artist chose nakedwood for her sculpture, appreciating its dark, rich tones.
• In the Caribbean, nakedwood is a common tree found in coastal forests and scrublands.
• The conservation effort focused on protecting the habitat of the endangered nakedwood tree.