Corkwoods

/ˈkɔːrkˌwʊdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of corkwood; multiple pieces or types of lightweight tropical wood with cork-like buoyancy properties.

Etymology

Simply the plural form of corkwood, adding the standard English pluralization suffix -s to indicate more than one.

Kelly Says

In maritime history, corkwoods from different regions became so interchangeable in trade that merchants developed specific grading systems to distinguish between Philippine corkwood, West African varieties, and Brazilian types.

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