rosewood
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Noun — A dense, fragrant tropical hardwood, prized for furniture and musical instruments, that smells faintly of roses when cut.
How to use rosewood
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Etymology
A compound of rose and wood, named for the rose-like scent of the freshly cut timber.
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What does “rosewood” mean?
The word “rosewood” means a dense, fragrant tropical hardwood, prized for furniture and musical instruments, that smells faintly of roses when cut. In plain terms, a reddish-brown hardwood used in furniture and instruments, named for its faint rose scent.
How do you pronounce “rosewood”?
“Rosewood” is pronounced ROHZ-wuud (/ˈɹoʊzˌwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rosewood” in a sentence?
Here is “rosewood” used in a sentence: “The guitar's fretboard was made of rosewood.”
What part of speech is “rosewood”?
“Rosewood” is a noun.