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kingwood

kingwood

9.9
A hard, rare wood from Brazil used for fine furniture
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : madera de rey
  • Fine furniture often showcases the beauty of kingwood, which is known for its dense quality and unique violet streaks.

Examples

  • This veneer uses kingwood, prized for its rich, dark grain.

  • Collectors pay a premium for antique desks crafted from kingwood.

  • The cabinet was made from rare kingwood and featured delicate marquetry.

  • The table is made of kingwood.

  • I love the rich color of kingwood furniture.

  • Artisans prefer kingwood for its durability and stunning appearance in handcrafted pieces.

  • Because of its rarity, kingwood is highly sought after for luxurious home decor.

Synonyms

Dalbergia cearensis
vskingwood
  • Specialized
9.9

A small Brazilian tree with dark purple wood used for fine furniture

is the dense violet-streaked wood from the tree used for fine furniture

Compounds

kingwood tree
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from Brazil that makes hard dark brown wood used for fine furniture

Surface Forms

kingwood singular
kingwoods plural

Morphology

kingwood = king + wood (semi-transparent) = king + wood

Formally a compound of 'king' + 'wood', the components are clear but the sense denotes a specific exotic timber species and not a generic 'royal wood', so learners cannot fully infer the referent from parts alone.

Etymology

Kingwood comes from the parts king ('royal') and wood, a name people gave to this rare, dark Brazilian timber because it looked so rich and fine it was fit for a king. That's why kingwood now means a valuable, violet-streaked wood used for high-quality furniture.