Definition

A type of very dark wood that comes from certain trees, especially those in the legume family, or refers to the trees themselves that produce this wood.

Example

The furniture was made from beautiful blackwood, giving it a rich and elegant appearance.

Conversation

Have you ever seen furniture made from blackwood?

Yeah, it's beautiful and really durable.

I love the rich color of blackwood too; it adds so much warmth.

Definitely! It makes any room feel more inviting.

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Root Explanation

Blackwood is formed from "black" (from Old English "blæc", meaning dark or the color black) and "wood" (from Old English "wudu", meaning forest or tree). The term "blackwood" refers to a type of dark-colored wood, often from specific trees.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'black' meaning dark and 'wood' referring to trees — together, they describe a type of dark-colored wood.

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