king·wood
| \ ˈkiŋ-ˌwu̇d
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Definition of kingwood
: the wood of any of several tropical American leguminous trees (especially genus Dalbergia)
especially
: the wood of a Brazilian tree (D. cearensis) used especially for furniture
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“Kingwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kingwood. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of kingwood was in 1788
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