LETTERWOOD
\lˈɛtəwˌʊd], \lˈɛtəwˌʊd], \l_ˈɛ_t_ə_w_ˌʊ_d]\
Definitions of LETTERWOOD
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The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks.
By Oddity Software
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The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks.
By Noah Webster.
