lightwood
noun
light·wood
ˈlīt-ˌwu̇d 
ˈlī-təd
ˈlī-təd
chiefly Southern US
: wood used for kindling
especially
: coniferous wood abounding in pitch
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The structure, with its 15-foot-high arched lightwood door, stands out on a narrow street of smaller houses.
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Diane M. Fiske, Philly.com, 21 May 2017
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Diane M. Fiske, Philly.com, 21 May 2017
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“Lightwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lightwood. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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