noun
- the light-colored wood of the tulip tree, used in furniture making and construction
- a variegated wood from a Brazilian tree, prized for decorative woodworking
Usage: woodworking
Examples
- The cabinet maker chose tulipwood for its light color and straight grain.
- Tulipwood is commonly used for interior trim and molding.
- The antique table featured beautiful tulipwood inlay work.
- Brazilian tulipwood is highly valued by furniture craftsmen.
- The violin’s back was made from striped tulipwood.
- Tulipwood trees are native to eastern North America.