tulipwood

• 名词，指某些树木的装饰性、带斑纹的木材，或指鹅掌楸（郁金香树）轻软易加工的木材，常用于制作家具和贴面。

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.

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1. Ornamental wood from tulipwood treesC1formal

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

   郁金香木

   • 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.

   鹅掌楸木

   • 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.

   同义词yellow poplar