ROSEWOOD
\ɹˈə͡ʊzwʊd], \ɹˈəʊzwʊd], \ɹ_ˈəʊ_z_w_ʊ_d]\
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any of those hardwood trees of the genus Dalbergia that yield rosewood--valuable cabinet woods of a dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black
By Princeton University
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any of those hardwood trees of the genus Dalbergia that yield rosewood--valuable cabinet woods of a dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
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The wood of a tree having a fragrance like that of roses. It is obtained from Brazil, the Canary Islands, Siam, and other places, and is in the highest esteem for cabinet work, pianos, etc.
By Daniel Lyons
By James Champlin Fernald
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