noun
- Plural of bowwood; a tropical hardwood tree or its timber, used in making bows and other implements.
Usage: Chiefly botanical or forestry term; Often refers to trees of the genus Ebenopsis or similar hardwood species
Examples
- The craftsman selected bowwoods for their strength and flexibility.
- Bowwoods from tropical regions are prized by archers and woodworkers.
- The forest contained several species of bowwoods suitable for timber production.