Etymology

rosewood

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Today it means: The fragrant wood of Dalbergia nigra, a Brazilian tree in the legume family, which has a sweet smell. Full definition →

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rosewood · noun1

A compound of rose + wood, originally so named because of the rose-scented aromatic oil derived from it; applied in later senses on account of these woods’ predominantly reddish-brown colour.

Rosewood · proper noun2

From rosewood.

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