| 释义 |
candlewood
\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: so called from its use for illumination
1. : any of several trees or shrubs chiefly of resinous character: as
a. : a plant of the genus Fouquieria; especially : ocotillo 1
b. : a torchwood (Amyris balsamifera)
c. : a So. American tree (Diporidium guianense)
d. : a So. American shrub (Panax capitatum)
e. : a West Indian tree (Dacryodes excelsa) of the family Burseraceae yielding a fine lustrous brown wood
2. : slivers and fine pieces of resinous wood burned for light |