snakewood

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von snakewood im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Brosimum guianense, an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments

Any of various North American shrubs of the genus Colubrina, often specifically Colubrina texensis

Acacia xiphophylla, an Australian tree with curving, snake-like limbs

East Indian climbing shrub with twisted limbs and roots resembling serpents

A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms

An East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent

Same as Letterwood

Same as Trumpetwood

An East Indian climbing shrub (Ophioxylon serpentinum) which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble serpents

Etymologie

() snake +‎ wood