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PARTRIDGE-WOOD

\pˈɑːtɹɪd͡ʒwˈʊd], \pˈɑːtɹɪd‍ʒwˈʊd], \p_ˈɑː_t_ɹ_ɪ_dʒ_w_ˈʊ_d]\

Definitions of PARTRIDGE-WOOD

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A hard variegated wood, from Brazil and the W. Indies, used in cabinet-work.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

A Brazilian variegated wood used in cabinet-work.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

n. A variegated tropical wood much esteemed for cabinet work.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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