tulipwood

• Nom désignant le bois décoratif et veiné de certains arbres, ou le bois léger et facile à travailler du tulipier, souvent utilisé pour la fabrication de meubles et de placage.

A noun referring to the ornamental, variegated wood from certain trees, or the light, easily worked wood from a tulip tree, often used for furniture and veneer.

indénombrable

1. Ornamental wood from tulipwood treesC1formal

   The variegated or showily striped wood of various tulipwood trees, often used for decorative purposes.

   Bois de tulipier

   • The cabinet was crafted from rare tulipwood, displaying beautiful stripes.
   • Tulipwood is prized for its unique patterns in fine furniture making.
   • Collectors seek tulipwood for its ornamental grain and rich colors.

2. Light wood from a tulip treeC1formal

   A light, easily worked wood obtained from a tulip tree, commonly used for furniture and veneer.

   Bois de tulipier

   • The tulipwood veneer gave the desk a smooth, elegant finish.
   • Carpenters prefer tulipwood for its lightweight and workable nature.
   • This chair is made from tulipwood, making it easy to move and carve.

   Synonymesyellow poplar