1. Plural of harewood; a type of sycamore wood that has been stained or treated to produce a grayish or greenish color, used in fine furniture and decorative inlays.
Usage: chiefly British; woodworking/furniture term

Examples

• The antique cabinet featured intricate inlays of harewood and rosewood.
• Harewood was a popular choice for 18th-century English furniture makers.
• The craftsman selected harewood for its distinctive pale coloring.
• Fine pieces often combined harewood with darker woods for contrast.