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cocuswood

co·cus·wood [ kṓkəss wd ] (plural co·cus·wood)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dark wood: a hard wood that turns black with age. Use: musical instruments, backs of brushes, inlays.

2. West Indian hardwood tree: a tree that yields cocuswood. Native to: Caribbean.  Latin name Brya ebenus.

[Mid-17th century. Origin ?]
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