candlewood

• Substantiv, das verschiedene harzige Bäume oder Sträucher bezeichnet, die oft zur Lichterzeugung verbrannt werden.

A noun referring to any of several resinous trees or shrubs that are often burned for light.

1. Resinous tree or shrubC1formal

   Any of several trees or shrubs that contain resin and are often burned for light or fuel.

   Harzbaum oder Harzstrauch

   • The pioneers used candlewood to light their cabins at night.
   • Candlewood burns with a bright, steady flame.
   • In some regions, candlewood is still gathered for emergency lighting.