Tulipwood (Noun)
Meaning 1
Light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The variegated or showily striped ornamental wood of various tulipwood trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The furniture maker carefully selected a plank of tulipwood for the tabletop, admiring its striking striped pattern.
- Tulipwood is a highly prized material for woodworking, particularly for creating intricate inlays and marquetry.
- The tree's tulipwood was a vibrant mix of pink, yellow, and green, making it a popular choice for decorative woodturning.
- After years of searching, the collector finally found a rare piece of figured tulipwood to complete his set of exotic hardwoods.
- The woodworker's use of tulipwood added a touch of elegance to the otherwise simple design of the wooden box.