torchwood
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- noun
- Australian
:
madera de antorcha
- The torchwood tree grows in tropical regions.
Examples
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Birds often nest in the branches of the tall torchwood near the river.
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Because of its high resin content, torchwood is ideal for making torches.
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The villagers collected torchwood to light their homes during the festival.
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They used torchwood to create a bright flame.
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In many tropical regions, people still use torchwood to light their homes at night.
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The local craftsmen prefer torchwood because it burns brightly and lasts longer than regular wood.
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He gathered torchwood in the forest to create a fire for the evening's gathering.
Synonyms
A tree or bush whose wood burns easily to give light
Pine wood full of sticky resin that people use to start fires
Dry wood used to start a fire
Compounds
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Etymology
Torchwood is made of torch + wood, where torch means 'a stick that gives light'. It names trees or their wood that burn easily and make good torches, so that's why it means wood used for lighting.