Brazilwood
Brazilwood (pronunciation: /ˈbræzɪlwʊd/) is a type of hardwood that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. The term "Brazilwood" is derived from the Portuguese word "pau-brasil", with "pau" meaning "wood" and "brasil" meaning "ember-like" due to the red color of the wood.
Etymology
The term "Brazilwood" is believed to have originated from the Portuguese word "brasil", which means "ember-like". This is likely due to the deep red color of the wood, which resembles the color of burning embers. The Portuguese were the first Europeans to trade in Brazilwood, and it is thought that the country of Brazil was named after this wood due to its abundance in the region.
Description
Brazilwood is a dense hardwood with a deep red color. It is highly valued for its color and durability, and is often used in the manufacture of musical instruments, particularly stringed instruments such as violins and guitars. The wood is also used in the production of dyes, due to its rich red color.
Related Terms
- Hardwood: A type of wood that comes from angiosperm trees. It is often used in construction, flooring and furniture making.
- Dye: A natural or synthetic substance used to add color to or change the color of something.
- Violin: A stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow. The classical European violin was developed in the 16th century.
- Guitar: A stringed musical instrument with a fretted fingerboard, typically incurved sides, and six or twelve strings, played by plucking or strumming with the fingers or a plectrum.
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