rosewood

noun/ˈroʊzwʊd/

Frequency rank: #13,233 most common English word

Meaning

A hard, dark reddish-brown wood obtained from tropical trees, prized for its beauty and used in fine furniture and musical instruments.

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Example sentence

The craftsman built the cabinet from rosewood, giving it a rich, dark finish.

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