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Snakewood
Snakewood meaning
Brosimum guianense (family Rosaceae), an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments. | Acacia xiphophylla and Acacia intorta (family Fabaceae), trees with curving, snake-like limbs, antive to Australia. | Any of various North American shrubs of the genus Colubrina (family Rhamnaceae), often specifically Colubrina texensis.
Synonyms of Snakewood
Example sentences (2)
Snakewood and carbon fiber are also used in bows of a variety of different qualities.
The harvesting of snakewood is restricted and the wood is expensive, being sold by the ounce in some instances.