dyewood

noun

dye·​wood ˈdī-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce dyewood (audio)
: a wood (such as logwood or fustic) from which coloring matter is extracted for dyeing

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The Begoña — carrying cacao, dyewood, contraband coins and other treasure — diverted to Santo Domingo, where the captain grounded the sinking ship near shore. Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015

Word History

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dyewood was in 1699

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“Dyewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dyewood. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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