noun
- Plural of lancewood; tropical trees of the genus Oxandra, native to the West Indies and Central America, valued for their hard, flexible wood.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Botanical/forestry term
Examples
- Lancewoods are prized by craftspeople for their strength and workability.
- The Caribbean islands are home to several species of lancewoods.
- Historically, lancewoods were used to make fishing rods and tool handles.
- Foresters have worked to protect native lancewood populations in their natural habitats.