| 释义 |
boxwood
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: box (I)
1.
a. : the very hard tough close-grained heavy white to yellow wood of the box that is used in wood-engraving and in the making of musical instruments, rules, inlays, and other fine delicate woodwork — see turkish boxwood
b. : any of several other woods having properties and uses similar to those of boxwood — often with a qualifying term
< West Indian boxwood >
2. : a plant producing boxwood: as
a. : box I 1
b. : florida boxwood
c. : zapatero 2
d. : flowering dogwood
e. : shittimwood 3 |