1. plural of rosewood; hard, dark reddish woods from tropical trees, valued for fine furniture and musical instruments

Examples

• The guitar maker preferred Brazilian rosewoods for their rich tone.
• Different rosewoods vary in color from light brown to deep purple.
• The antique table was crafted from one of the finest rosewoods.
• Musicians prize rosewoods for their acoustic properties.
• The cabinet displayed samples of various rosewoods from around the world.
• Import restrictions protect endangered rosewoods from overharvesting.