The wood from elm trees, valued for its strength and resistance to decay, especially when wet.
Simple compound: elm (the tree species) plus wood. Elm timber has been prized for water-resistant construction since medieval times.
Elmwood's resistance to rot made it the material of choice for water wheels, boat keels, and dock pilings—which is why many old harbors and mills still have elm timber after centuries underwater!
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