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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Brosimum guianense (family Rosaceae), an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents wordnet
3. 3
   Acacia xiphophylla and Acacia intorta (family Fabaceae), trees with curving, snake-like limbs, antive to Australia. uncountable, usually
4. 4
   Any of various North American shrubs of the genus Colubrina (family Rhamnaceae), often specifically Colubrina texensis. uncountable, usually
5. 5
   Any of the shrubs of the Americas in genus Condalia (family Rhamnaceae). uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

bluewoodgreenheartgreenhearthog plumletterwoodletterwood

Etymology

From snake + wood.

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