Definition of Letterwood

1. n. The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks.

Definition of Letterwood

1. Noun. (botany) The wood of the tree ''Brosimum aubletii'', marked with black spots resembling hieroglyphics. ¹

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Medical Definition of Letterwood

1. The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Letterwood

letterpresses
letters
letters after one's name
letters close
letters of administration
letters of credit
letters of marque
letters of recommendation
letters patent
letters testamentary
letters to the editor
letterset printing
letterspacing
letterspacings
letterure
letterwood (current term)
lettest
letteth
letting
letting down
letting go
letting loose
letting off
letting one's hair down
letting out
lettings
lettre
lettre de cachet
lettres
lettres de cachet

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