princewood
The wood of various rubiaceous trees, including those of species Hamelia ventricosa,…The wood of various rubiaceous trees, including those of species Hamelia ventricosa, Cordia gerascanthus, and Exostema caribaeum.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The wood of various rubiaceous trees, including those of species Hamelia ventricosa, Cordia gerascanthus, and Exostema caribaeum.
(uncountable)The tree itself.
tropical American timber tree
Origin
From prince + wood.From prince + wood.
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Synonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- tropical American timber tree:Spanish elmCordia gerascanthus
- large tropical American tree of the genus Cordia grown for its abundant creamy white flowers and valuable wood:Spanish elmEquador laurelsalmwoodcypreCordia alliodora
Lessons for this word
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