Peach-wood (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical tree with prickly trunk; its heavy red wood yields a red dye and is used for cabinetry.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cabinet maker chose peach-wood for the dining set due to its exceptional durability and rich color.
- Peach-wood was used for the frame of the large four-poster bed in the colonial-style house.
- Local craftsmen turned the tough peach-wood into ornate figurines sold to tourists.
- The red heartwood of the peach-wood tree is used to make an assortment of luxury furniture pieces.
- Carvings from peach-wood, renowned for their distinctive red color, are highly prized among collectors of tropical art.