yellowwood

• Nom désignant divers arbres à bois jaunâtre ou produisant un extrait jaune, ainsi que le bois lui-même de ces arbres.

A noun referring to any of various trees that have yellowish wood or yield a yellow extract, or the wood itself from such trees.

1. Type of treeC1formal

   Any of various trees that have yellowish wood or produce a yellow extract.

   arbre à bois jaune

   • The yellowwood tree is native to parts of North America.
   • Yellowwood trees are known for their beautiful yellow timber.
   • The bark of the yellowwood tree can be used to make a yellow dye.

2. Wood from the treeC1formal

   The yellow-colored wood obtained from any of various yellowwood trees.

   bois de jaunissement

   • The cabinet was made from polished yellowwood.
   • Yellowwood is prized for its durability and color.
   • They used yellowwood for the flooring in the old house.