blackwood
noun/ˈblækwʊd/
Frequency rank: #13,411 most common English word
Meaning
a type of dark-colored hardwood timber, especially from certain acacia or other trees.
Example sentence
The craftsman chose blackwood for the cabinet because of its rich, dark grain.
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