Rosewood Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Any of those hardwood trees of the genus Dalbergia that yield rosewood--valuable cabinet woods of a dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Furniture makers prize Brazilian rosewood tree for its rich color and fine grain, using it to create exquisite pieces of art.
- The rosewood tree in the garden had grown for decades, its trunk twisted by the strong winds and weather.
- Cabinet makers often use wood from the rosewood tree due to its durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Environmental activists fought to protect the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca from logging that aimed to harvest its ancient rosewood trees.
- Local artisans in the region have learned to identify and cultivate the East Indian rosewood tree sustainably.