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citronwood

citronwood

9.9
Strong, fragrant wood from the citron tree used for carving and making furniture
  • noun
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  • The artisan carved the box from citronwood for its beautiful color and grain.

Examples

  • He admired the subtle scent of freshly cut citronwood while working in his shop.

  • Many craftsmen prefer citronwood for its durability.

  • Furniture made of citronwood was prized in the region for its durability.

  • The artisan carved a beautiful statue from citronwood.

  • Furniture made of citronwood was prized in the region for its durability.

  • He admired the subtle scent of freshly cut citronwood while working in his shop.

  • The artisan carved the box from citronwood for its beautiful color and grain.

How Durable

teak
8 4.2
oak
44 1.0
citronwood
9.9
pine
39 2.6
balsa
3 5.6

Surface Forms

citronwood singular
citronwoods plural

Morphology

citronwood = citron + wood (transparent) = citron + wood

Straightforward compound meaning 'the wood of the citron tree', directly predictable from its components.

Etymology

Citronwood is made of citron and wood, where citron means a 'lemon-like fruit' and wood means 'wood', so it literally names the wood from the citron tree. Because this wood often smells faintly of citrus and has a pale yellow colour, thinking 'lemon-scented wood' helps you remember that citronwood is a fragrant, durable wood used for carving and furniture.