Boarwood

/ˈbɔːrwʊd/ noun

Definition

A type of tropical hardwood, possibly named for its hardness or dark color, used in woodworking and furniture.

Etymology

Boar + wood. A descriptive compound naming a wood variety, likely referring either to its extremely hard properties (like a boar's tough hide) or possibly to where it grows.

Kelly Says

Many woods have animal names—teak is sometimes called 'tiger wood' for its stripes, and there's also 'zebrawood'—these names help woodworkers remember and identify different hardwoods from around the world!

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