Meaning & use
Lemonwood
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A tree with pale, close-grained wood and lemon-scented leaves, native to New Zealand, valued for tool handles and fine woodworking.
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The archer preferred a bow carved from lemonwood for its strength and flexibility.
Lemonwood is often used to make walking sticks and umbrella handles.
A note on using this word
Despite its name, lemonwood does not produce lemons; the name refers to the citrus-like fragrance of its crushed leaves.
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