snakewood

snakewood
/snayk"wood'/, n.
1. the heavy, dark-red wood of a South American tree, Piratinera guianensis, used for decorative veneers, musical instrument bows, etc.
2. the tree that is the source of this wood. Also called letterwood.
[1590-1600; SNAKE + WOOD1]

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