tulipwood Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the variegated or showily striped ornamental wood of various tulipwood trees
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noun light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer
true tulipwood; whitewood; white poplar; yellow poplar.
WordNet
Tu"lip*wood` noun
Definitions
The beautiful rose-colored striped wood of a Brazilian tree ( J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants).Physocalymna floribunda ), much used by cabinetmakers for inlaying.