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Definition of greywood in English: greywoodnoun 1Wood of the sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus, that has been dyed a grey colour, typically used in inlay work; compare "harewood". 2Greyish wood of the southeast Asian tree Terminalia alata (family Combretaceae), used in furniture and veneers.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Cabinet Maker & Art Furnisher. Definition of greywood in US English: greywoodnoun 1Wood of the sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus, that has been dyed a grey colour, typically used in inlay work; compare "harewood". 2Greyish wood of the southeast Asian tree Terminalia alata (family Combretaceae), used in furniture and veneers.
Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Cabinet Maker & Art Furnisher. |