peachwood
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of heavy, red wood: The wood of the tropical tree Haematoxylum campechianum, also known as logwood. It yields a red dye and is valued for cabinetmaking due to its density and color. 2. The tree itself: A tropical tree, specifically logwood, characterized by a prickly trunk, from which peachwood is harvested.
Usage Examples
- Noun (referring to the wood):
- The antique desk was crafted from rich, dark peachwood.
- The red dye is extracted from peachwood.
- Noun (referring to the tree):
- The peachwood is native to Central America.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in historical, botanical, or specialized contexts related to woodworking and dye production. In modern commercial timber trade, the wood is more commonly referred to as logwood.
Variants and Related Words
- Logwood: The more common name for both the tree () and its wood.
- Campeachy wood: An archaic synonym for peachwood/logwood, derived from Campeche, Mexico.
- Haematoxylum campechianum: The scientific (Latin) name for the logwood/peachwood tree.
Synonyms
- Logwood
- Campeachy wood
- Bloodwood (Note: This can refer to other trees with red wood or sap, so it is not a perfect synonym.)
Notes on Meaning
- Important Distinction: "Peachwood" is not the wood from a peach tree (). Peach tree wood is light and fruit-bearing, whereas peachwood (logwood) is a dense, tropical hardwood used for dye and cabinetry. The name is a historical common name for logwood.
- The primary meanings are inextricably linked to the specific tree species and the material derived from it.
Noun
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tropical tree with prickly trunk; its heavy red wood yields a red dye and is used for cabinetry
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