dyewood

noun

dye·​wood ˈdī-ˌwu̇d 

: a wood (such as logwood or brazilwood) from which coloring matter is extracted for dyeing

Examples of dyewood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Begoña — carrying cacao, dyewood, contraband coins and other treasure — diverted to Santo Domingo, where the captain grounded the sinking ship near shore. — Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dyewood

• allgood
• basswood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• driftwood