palisander
- noun
- /ˌpælɪˈsændər/
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palisandro
- The musician chose a guitar made of palisander wood for its rich sound and beautiful finish.
- palisander wood
Examples
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The table is made of palisander.
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Many fine guitars are crafted from palisander.
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The craftsman selected a piece of palisander for the guitar's back and sides.
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Furniture made from palisander is prized for its rich color and aroma.
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In the rainforest, the palisander trees towered above the other vegetation.
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This exquisite desk is crafted from palisander, known for its dense and fragrant timber.
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The antique dealer showcased a stunning table made of palisander, showcasing intricate carvings and deep color.
Synonyms
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A hard dark reddish wood from tropical trees used to make fine furniture and musical instruments
A tropical tree that makes hard dark red wood with black streaks, used for fine furniture and musical instruments
A large tree from India with hard dark wood used for furniture and musical instruments
A large tree from India with dark, hard wood used for fine furniture and musical instruments
A large Indian tree with hard dark purple-brown wood used for fine furniture and musical instruments
A large Indian tree that people use for its very dark hard wood in furniture and musical instruments
A large Brazilian tree with hard dark wood used for furniture and guitars
A hard reddish wood from a tree in India and Myanmar used for fine furniture
How Dense
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word palisander comes from European names for this wood, like French palisandre and Portuguese palisandro. It is the same kind of wood as rosewood, so the name brings to mind a dark, fragrant timber used for fine furniture and musical instruments.