letterwood

English

Brosimum guianense

Etymology

From letter +‎ wood.

Noun

letterwood (uncountable)

1. The wood of the tree Brosimum guianense, marked with black spots resembling hieroglyphics.

   Letterwood has often been used to make bows and walking-sticks.

Synonyms

• snakewood, leopardwood

References

• Brosimum guianense on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Brosimum guianense on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Brosimum guianense on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons