brazilwood
noun
bra·zil·wood
brə-ˈzil-ˌwu̇d 
: the heavy wood of any of various tropical leguminous trees (especially Paubrasilia echinata) that is used especially as red and purple dyewood and in violin bows, gun stocks, and cabinetwork
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In the 18th century, natural red fabric dyes made from Indian madder root and South American brazilwood were key to producing the pink fabrics that both men and women wore during the reign of King Louis XV.
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“Brazilwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brazilwood. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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