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ironwood

iron·wood

US/ˈaɪɜrˌnwʊd/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

exceptionally tough or hard wood of any of a number of ironwood trees

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4.

Origin

From iron + wood, because of its toughness.

Phrases

  • bastard ironwood
  • black ironwood
  • Borneo ironwood
  • Brazilian ironwood
  • broad-leaved ironwood
  • Catalina ironwood
  • Ceylon ironwood
  • common ironwood

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