tu·lip·wood /ˈtuləpˌwʊd, ˈtju-/
鬱金香木
Tu·lip·wood n. The beautiful rose-colored striped wood of a Brazilian tree (Physocalymna floribunda), much used by cabinetmakers for inlaying.
Queensland tulipwood, the variegated wood of an Australian sapindaceous tree (Harpullia pendula).
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tulipwood
n 1: the variegated or showily striped ornamental wood of various
tulipwood trees
2: light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture
and veneer [syn: true tulipwood, whitewood, white
poplar, yellow poplar]