English dictionary
letterwood
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus <i>Brosimum</i> (<i>B. Aubletii</i>), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called <i>snakewood</i>, and <i>leopardwood</i>. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks.
Source: webster1913