First Known Use: 1559
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brazilwood
noun bra·zil·wood \brə-ˈzil-ˌwu̇d\
Definition of BRAZILWOOD
: the heavy wood of any of various tropical leguminous trees (especially genus Caesalpinia) that is used especially as red and purple dyewood and in violin bows, gun stocks, and cabinetwork
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Origin of BRAZILWOOD
Spanish brasil, from brasa live coals (from the wood's color), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Swedish brasa fire
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