satinwood

• Nom désignant un arbre ou son bois dur, jaunâtre et brillant, apprécié pour la fabrication de meubles fins et d'instruments.

A noun referring to a type of tree or its hard, yellowish, lustrous wood, valued for fine cabinetwork and tools.

1. C1formal

   A West Indian tree that produces smooth, lustrous, and slightly oily wood.

   bois de satin des Antilles

   • The satinwood tree is native to the Caribbean islands.
   • Craftsmen prize the satinwood for its natural sheen.
   • The West Indian satinwood is known for its durability.

   Synonymesyellowwood

2. Hard yellowish woodC1formal

   A hard, yellowish wood from a satinwood tree, having a satiny luster, used for fine cabinetwork and tools.

   bois de satin

   • The cabinet was made from polished satinwood.
   • Satinwood is often used for high-end furniture and musical instruments.
   • The tool handles were crafted from durable satinwood.

3. C1formal

   An East Indian tree with valuable, hard, lustrous, yellowish wood.

   Bois de satin de l'Inde

   • The East Indian satinwood is highly sought after for its color.
   • This variety of satinwood is used in fine woodworking.
   • The yellowish hue of East Indian satinwood makes it distinctive.