Definition

A type of wood that is used to make dyes for coloring fabrics and other materials.

Example

Logwood is a popular dyewood used in textile dyeing.

Conversation

I just found out that dyewood can create some really vibrant colors for fabric.

That's interesting! I didn't know certain woods could be used for dyeing.

Yeah, I was surprised too when I learned about it in art class.

I might try using dyewood for my next project; it sounds fun!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dyewood is formed from "dye" (from Old English "dīgan", meaning to color) and "wood" (from Old English "wudu", meaning tree or wood). The term refers to wood that is used to produce dye, typically from the natural color extracted from the wood itself.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dye' as the action of coloring and 'wood' as the material from which the dye is derived. This helps you remember that dyewood is wood used for coloring.

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