beefwood

• Nom désignant plusieurs arbres ou arbustes tropicaux fournissant un bois dur, lourd et rougeâtre, souvent utilisé en menuiserie.

A noun referring to any of several tropical trees or shrubs that yield a hard, heavy, reddish timber, often used in cabinetwork.

1. Tropical hardwood treeC1formal

   A tropical tree that produces balata gum and heavy, red timber.

   Balata

   • The beefwood tree is valued for its durable red timber.
   • Balata gum is harvested from certain species of beefwood.
   • Beefwood timber is often used in heavy construction.

   Synonymesbalata

2. Reddish heavy woodC1formal

   Any of several heavy, hard, reddish woods from tropical trees, used for cabinetwork.

   Bois de beefwood

   • The cabinet was made from polished beefwood.
   • Beefwood is prized for its rich color and density.
   • Craftsmen often choose beefwood for fine furniture.

3. Australian Casuarina treeC1formalaustralian

   An Australian tree of the genus Casuarina, known for its hard, heavy, red wood used in cabinetry.

   Casuarina d'Australie (bois)

   • The Australian beefwood is a common sight in coastal forests.
   • Casuarina beefwood is used for making tool handles.
   • Beefwood from Australia is exported for specialty woodworking.

   Synonymesshe-oak

4. Shiny-leaved treeC1formal

   A tree or tall shrub with shiny leaves and clusters of fragrant creamy-white flowers, yielding hard, heavy, reddish wood.

   Bois de fer luisant

   • The beefwood tree's creamy-white flowers attract many bees.
   • Its shiny leaves make the beefwood an ornamental plant.
   • The wood from this beefwood species is used for decorative items.

5. Hard reddish wood sourceC1formal

   Any tree that produces hard, heavy, reddish wood.

   Bois de fer rouge

   • Several tropical trees are collectively called beefwood due to their similar timber.
   • Beefwood is a common name for trees yielding dense red lumber.
   • The heavy reddish wood of beefwood is resistant to decay.