rosewood

noun

rose·wood | \ ˈrōz-ˌwu̇d

Definition of rosewood

: any of various tropical trees (especially genus Dalbergia) yielding valuable cabinet woods of a usually dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black also : the wood

Examples of rosewood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In addition to this pretty marigold shade, this one also comes in red, black and rosewood, a reddish brown. — Kara Cuzzone, Forbes, 15 Apr. 2021 This high-quality acoustic guitar from Yamaha delivers excellent sound and comes in your choice of six shades, most of which are made of rosewood. — Ivana Chavez, chicagotribune.com, 18 Apr. 2021 Eau de nil, sandstone and light rosewood are lifted by touches of scarlet red and azure blue. — Felicity Carter, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021 Jacaranda, a dark rosewood that was a favorite of the midcentury designers, has been logged almost to the point of extinction, and the exportation of it is now highly restricted. — Helena Madden, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2021 On the west wall, a small 1948 Josef Albers painting that hangs over the fireplace serves as the space’s only splash of color; nearby, an ornate Carlo Bugatti Mosque chair and a 1926 rosewood-and-parchment secretaire decorate a niche. — New York Times, 18 Feb. 2021 The House of Staunton in Alabama, one of the world’s largest chess retailers, offers wooden sets with relatively simple knights, such as the $129 tournament-style set in boxwood and rosewood, as well as sets with more detail. — New York Times, 24 Dec. 2020 Notes of jasmine and lavender have a naturally calming effect while the Brazilian rosewood lends a musky undertone. — Sarah Vincelette, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2020 The backs and sides are usually made from sturdy hardwoods like mahogany, rosewood or maple. — New York Times, 28 Nov. 2020

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