tulipwood
noun
tu·lip·wood
ˈtü-ləp-ˌwu̇d 
ˈtyü-
1
: wood of the North American tulip tree
2
a
: any of several showily striped or variegated woods
especially
: the rose-colored wood of a chiefly Brazilian tree (Dalbergia frutescens) of the legume family much used by cabinetmakers for inlaying
b
: a tree that yields tulipwood
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Materials include travertine slabs, granite, tulipwood, African teak, walnut and silk in various parts of each residential-like accommodation.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2022
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2022
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“Tulipwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tulipwood. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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