lemon-wood tree

• Nom courant de plusieurs arbres tropicaux au bois ou aux feuilles parfumés au citron, le plus connu étant le pittosporum à feuilles d'eugénia (Pittosporum eugenioides) de Nouvelle-Zélande, ou la gomme citronnée (Corymbia citriodora) d'Australie. Le bois est souvent utilisé en menuiserie et en fabrication de meubles.

A common name for several tropical trees with lemon-scented wood or leaves, most notably the lemonwood tree (Pittosporum eugenioides) native to New Zealand, or the lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) from Australia. The wood is often used in cabinetry and woodworking.

1. A type of treeC1formal

   A common name for several trees with wood that smells like lemon, often used in woodworking or for its aromatic properties.

   arbre à bois citronné

   • The lemon-wood tree is prized for its fragrant timber.
   • Craftsmen use the wood of the lemon-wood tree for making fine furniture.
   • The bark of the lemon-wood tree has a distinct citrus scent.