Brazilwood

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹəzɪɫˈwʊd/

Brazilwood (noun)

  1. Wood from certain trees, used to make a red-brown dye for textiles and inks.
  2. The hard, dark wood of these trees, valued for its colour and for making small objects.

Examples

  • Brazilwood is used to make red dye.
  • The artist bought brazilwood for red dye.