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orangewood

orangewood

1 9.1
Wood from an orange tree used for small detailed craft work
  • noun
translation icon : madera de naranjo

Examples

  • Orangewood sticks and emery boards, which are essential when providing toenail care, were found at a beauty supply store in the mall.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Use an orangewood stick to gently push back your cuticles during a manicure.

  • To clean under your nails, choose a fine orangewood stick that won't damage the skin.

  • Beauty salons often use orangewood sticks for precise nail care and finishing touches.

Synonyms

fruitwood
vsorangewood
6.6

Wood from trees that grow fruit, like apple or cherry, used for furniture

is narrower and comes from a single fruit tree prized for fine craft
cabinet wood
vsorangewood
4.9

Wood used to make cabinets and fine furniture

is finer grained and prized for delicate craftwork rather than heavy furniture

Surface Forms

orangewood singular
orangewoods plural

Morphology

orangewood = orange + wood (transparent) = orange + wood

Direct compound of 'orange' + 'wood' denoting wood from the orange tree; meaning is directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

The word orangewood is made from the parts orange and wood, meaning 'wood from the orange tree'. So, the name describes the fine, pale, smooth wood that artists and instrument makers choose for delicate work.