rosewood

• Nom masculin désignant un bois dur et dense, de couleur brun rougeâtre à violette, souvent veiné, provenant principalement d'arbres du genre Dalbergia, très prisé pour la fabrication de meubles de qualité, d'instruments de musique et d'objets décoratifs.

A noun referring to a hard, dark reddish wood with a strongly marked grain, obtained from trees of the genus Dalbergia, valued for use in fine cabinetwork and furniture.

indénombrable

1. Valuable dark woodB2formal

   A hard, dark reddish or purplish wood with a strongly marked grain, obtained from certain tropical trees and used for making high-quality furniture and musical instruments.

   Bois de rose

   • The antique cabinet was crafted from fine rosewood.
   • Rosewood is often used for the backs and sides of acoustic guitars.
   • The table's rich rosewood finish gave the room an elegant feel.

2. Tropical treeC1formalscientific

   Any of the hardwood trees of the genus Dalbergia that yield rosewood, known for their dark red or purplish wood streaked with black.

   bois de rose

   • Rosewood trees are native to parts of South America and Asia.
   • The forest was home to several species of rosewood.
   • Conservation efforts protect endangered rosewood trees from illegal logging.