Cocuswood

/ˈkoʊkəswʊd/ noun

Definition

A dark, extremely hard tropical wood from a West Indian tree (genus Brya), used historically for tool handles, musical instruments, and fine cabinetry.

Etymology

From Spanish/Portuguese sources, possibly related to 'cocus' or 'cocao,' referring to the cocus or cogwood tree. The wood was named after its source tree, which was valued for its exceptional hardness.

Kelly Says

Cocuswood is one of the hardest woods known—it's so dense it barely floats and was historically used for billiard cues, which is why the highest-quality cues are still incredibly expensive because they need this rare, perfect wood!

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