cocoswood

9.9

Wood from a tropical tree used to make wind instruments like clarinets

noun

Specialized

: madera de granadilla

The clarinet is often crafted from cocoswood due to its excellent tonal qualities.

Examples

Some musicians believe that cocoswood gives wind instruments a uniquely rich sound.
Instrument makers prize cocoswood for its beauty and durability.
The clarinet was made from cocoswood.
Many musicians prefer cocoswood for its rich tone.
Instrument makers prize cocoswood for its beauty and durability.
Some musicians believe that cocoswood gives wind instruments a uniquely rich sound.
The clarinet is often crafted from cocoswood due to its excellent tonal qualities.

Synonyms

cocuswood

vscocoswood

Specialized

9.9

Wood from a tree used to make clarinets and flutes

is the general term without botanical name or extra instrument mention

granadilla wood

vscocoswood

Specialized

9.5

A hard dark tropical wood that instrument makers use for clarinets

is the simple name focusing on the tree source rather than physical traits

grenadilla

vscocoswood

Specialized

9.9

A dense dark wood from African trees used to make clarinets and oboes

is tied to a specific tree rather than African origin or oboe use

Surface Forms

cocoswood singular

cocoswoods plural

Morphology

cocoswood = cocos + wood (semi-transparent) = cocos + wood

The compound clearly names a type of wood, but the element 'cocos' is an obscure plant name not known to most learners.

Etymology

Cocoswood looks like it comes from the parts cocos (a word used for tropical trees like the 'coconut') and wood ('wood'). A helpful way to remember it is to think of it as the 'wood' from a tropical tree used to make musical instruments, which explains its name and use.