white ironwood
noun
1
a
: a timber tree (Hypelate trifoliata) of the family Sapindaceae that occurs in Florida and the West Indies and has edible berries
b
: the hard wood of this tree that is used in shipbuilding and for wheel spokes, tool handles, and similar items and that resembles mahogany
called also Madeira wood
2
a
: a southern African timber tree (Toddalia lanceolata) of the family Rutaceae
b
: the dark tough elastic hard wood of this tree
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“White ironwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20ironwood. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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