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Definition of: rosewood
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(rōz′wd′) noun
1. A hard, close–grained, dark–colored, fragrant wood yielded by different Brazilian trees of the genus Dalbergia, etc., especially that produced by D. nigra, the most highly prized for cabinet work. Some species are said to be rose–scented when fresh.
2. Any of various other woods in some way resembling the true rosewoods.
3. Any tree yielding such a wood.
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