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brazilwood

brazilwood

9.9
Dense red wood from tropical trees used to make dye and violin bows
  • noun
  • /brəˈzɪlˌwʊd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : madera de Brasil
  • The rich red color of the cloth was produced using brazilwood chips.

Examples

  • The finest violin bows are often made from brazilwood.

  • In the past, brazilwood was exported as a valuable dye source.

  • The violin bow was crafted from brazilwood.

  • Many luthiers prefer brazilwood for making bows.

  • brazilwood is highly sought after for crafting fine violin bows due to its density and tone quality.

  • The artisans used brazilwood to create rich red dye for their fabrics, highlighting its importance in traditional crafts.

  • Many musicians prefer instruments made with brazilwood, as it enhances the sound quality during performances.

Synonyms

pernambuco wood
vsbrazilwood
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard red wood from a Brazilian tree that makers use for violin bows and fine furniture

is a broader category covering dense reddish woods from several related tree genera
braziletto
vsbrazilwood
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical tree with hard reddish wood used to make dyes and violin bows

is narrower and used specifically for making violin bows and red dye

How Hard

ebony
4 5.5
brazilwood
  • Specialized
9.9
oak
44 1.0
pine
39 2.6
balsa
3 5.6

Surface Forms

brazilwood singular
brazilwoods plural

Morphology

brazilwood = brazil + wood (transparent) = brazil + wood

Formed by combining 'brazil' and 'wood'; the compound directly denotes a type of wood known as brazilwood.

Etymology

Brazilwood comes from the Portuguese pau-brasil, with brasil from brasa meaning 'ember', since the wood makes a bright red colour like a glowing coal. So brazilwood refers to the hard, reddish wood that was valued for making violin bows and for producing red dye.