Letterwood

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The wood of the tree Brosimum guianense, marked with black spots resembling hieroglyphics. uncountable

    "Letterwood has often been used to make bows and walking-sticks."

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leopardwoodleopardwoodsnakewoodsnakewood

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"Letterwood has often been used to make bows and walking-sticks."

Etymology

From letter + wood.

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