blackwood

noun

black·wood | \ ˈblak-ˌwu̇d

Definition of blackwood

(Entry 1 of 2)

: any of several hardwood trees (such as Acacia melanoxylon and Dalbergia latifolia of the legume family) or their dark-colored wood

Blackwood

biographical name

Black·wood | \ ˈblak-ˌwu̇d

Definition of Blackwood (Entry 2 of 2)

William 1776–1834 Scottish publisher

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

There are already plenty of strong woods in the world, like quebracho, snakewood, or African blackwood. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "New Chemical Treatment Makes 'Super Wood' That Could Replace Steel," 8 Feb. 2018

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