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blackwood

black·wood [ blák wd ] (plural black·woods or black·wood)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Australian acacia tree: a large bush or tree with inconspicuous pale yellow flowers and valuable dark brown timber, found in temperate regions of Australia. Latin name Acacia melanoxylon.

2. trees African hardwood tree: a tropical hardwood tree, native to southern and western Africa, with white flowers and valuable black timber used in making musical instruments and ornamental carvings. Latin name Dalbergia melanoxylon.

3. industry wood of blackwood tree: the dark-colored hardwood produced by the blackwood tree

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