Definition

The wood that comes from fruit trees like apple, cherry, or pear, often used for making furniture and cabinets.

Example

The cabinet was beautifully crafted from fruitwood, showcasing its rich color and grain.

Conversation

I saw a beautiful table made from fruitwood at the market yesterday.

That sounds lovely! I've always liked the look of fruitwood furniture.

Yeah, it has such a warm color and unique grain.

Definitely! It adds a nice touch to any room.

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Root Explanation

Fruitwood is formed from "fruit" (from Old French *fruit*, meaning the product of plants, especially edible ones) and "wood" (from Old English *wudu*, meaning the material of trees). The word refers to wood that comes from fruit-bearing trees, often used for various purposes such as crafting or fuel.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fruit' as the edible product of trees and 'wood' as the material from trees — together, they describe wood from trees that bear fruit.

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