Meaning & use
palisander
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A dense, dark hardwood, a type of rosewood, prized for furniture making and musical instrument construction.
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The guitar's fretboard was made of palisander for its rich tone and durability.
The antique desk was crafted from palisander with intricate inlay work.
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"Palisander" is especially common in European furniture and instrument-making terminology, referring to certain species of rosewood from South America and Madagascar.
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