faux satine

noun

faux sa·​ti·​ne

¦fōˌsatᵊnˈā

: a light-tan oily wood that is obtained from cypress knees and is valued chiefly for its crotch figure which is used in ornamental veneers

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from French faux false + satiné

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