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whitewood, common name for numerous unrelated trees having light-colored wood, e.g., the tulip tree (see magnolia magnolia, common name for plants of the genus Magnolia, and for the Magnoliaceae, a family of deciduous or evergreen trees and shrubs, often with showy flowers.
..... Click the link for more information. ), the linden linden, common name for the Tiliaceae, a family of chiefly woody shrubs and trees. Most genera are tropical, but the genus Tilia, commonly called linden, or lime tree, in Europe and Asia and basswood in North America, is found throughout the north temperate ..... Click the link for more information. , and the cottonwood (see willow willow, common name for some members of the Salicaceae, a family of deciduous trees and shrubs of worldwide distribution, especially abundant from north temperate to arctic areas. ..... Click the link for more information. ). whitewood 1. any of various trees with light-coloured wood, such as the tulip tree, basswood, and cottonwood 2. the wood of any of these trees 3. another name for mahoe tulipwood 1. A soft, close-textured durable wood, yellowish in color; used for millwork and veneer. 2. A rose-colored, very hard wood from Brazil; esp. used for inlay work. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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