1. A tropical West African tree (Baphia nitida) or the hard, reddish wood obtained from it, used for dyeing and woodworking.
Usage: Also called barwood or barwood tree; The wood yields a red dye

Examples

• Camwood was highly valued by European traders in colonial Africa.
• The artisan selected camwood for its rich color and durability.
• Camwood dye was used to color textiles in traditional African crafts.
• The dense grain of camwood made it ideal for fine furniture.
• Merchants exported camwood logs from West Africa to Europe in the 18th century.