rosewood
noun
rose·wood
ˈrōz-ˌwu̇d 
: any of various tropical trees (especially genus Dalbergia) yielding valuable cabinet woods of a usually dark red or purplish color streaked and variegated with black
also
: the wood
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In the library, a rosewood desk overlooks the garden and makes a perfect airy workspace.
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Sonia S. Braga, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
The Brazilian rosewood used for the fretboard of the neck was made thinner to bring out a brighter tone.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
On the interior, dark rosewood floors, silk curtains, polished columns, and a metallic finish throughout bring the wow factor, alongside a statement elevator, wellness center, sun deck DJ station, and owner’s deck with a helipad and large skylight.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
In 1962, the company offered the option of a rosewood fretboard on top of the maple neck.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
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Sonia S. Braga, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
The Brazilian rosewood used for the fretboard of the neck was made thinner to bring out a brighter tone.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
On the interior, dark rosewood floors, silk curtains, polished columns, and a metallic finish throughout bring the wow factor, alongside a statement elevator, wellness center, sun deck DJ station, and owner’s deck with a helipad and large skylight.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
In 1962, the company offered the option of a rosewood fretboard on top of the maple neck.
—Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
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rosewood
noun
rose·wood
ˈrōz-ˌwu̇d
1
: any of various tropical trees with hard dark red to purplish wood that is streaked with black and is used especially for making furniture and musical instruments
2
: the wood of a rosewood
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