Definition

Noun: 1. A type of hardwood: "Peach-wood" refers to the heavy, durable wood obtained from the peach tree (Prunus persica). It is known for its reddish color and fine grain. 2. A source for dye and craftsmanship: Historically, the wood has been valued for its ability to yield a red dye and for its use in fine woodworking and cabinetry.

Usage

• The primary use of "peach-wood" is as a material. It functions as a mass noun (uncountable) when referring to the wood as a substance.
  • The artisan selected a piece of peach-wood for the inlay.
  • The red hue of the peach-wood comes from natural pigments.

Examples

• As material:
  • The cabinet was constructed from beautifully grained peach-wood.
  • A traditional red dye can be extracted from peach-wood.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or botanical context: The term is often used in descriptions of traditional crafts, historical furniture, or botanical resources.
  • The 18th-century recipe called for a dye made from peach-wood.

Variants and Related Words

• Peachwood: An alternative, single-word spelling with the same meaning.
• Peach tree: The living tree from which peach-wood is harvested.
• Fruitwood: A broader category of wood from fruit-bearing trees (e.g., cherry, apple), which includes peach-wood.

Synonyms

• Fruitwood (when specifying wood from fruit trees in general)
• Hardwood (a general category for dense, broad-leaved tree wood)

Different Meanings / Notes

• "Peach-wood" specifically denotes the timber. It is not used to describe the color "peach" (a pale orange-pink), which comes from the fruit's flesh, not the wood.
• The compound nature of the word is important. It is not simply "peach" (the fruit) but specifically "peach-wood" (the material from the tree).

Noun

1. tropical tree with prickly trunk; its heavy red wood yields a red dye and is used for cabinetry