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blackwood


Meanings
  • Noun

    A type of hardwood tree, specifically the Acacia melanoxylon, native to Australia.

    - "The Blackwood tree is a valuable source of timber in Australia."
    - "Blackwood furniture is known for its durability and rich color."

Rhymes
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baldhood , past due , meadow , leeward
Variants
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blackwood , blackwoods , Blackwood , William Blackwood
Etymology
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The name 'Blackwood' comes from the dark color of the heartwood of the tree.


Trivia
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  1. The Blackwood tree can grow up to 30 meters tall.

  2. The wood of the Blackwood tree is highly resistant to decay and is often used for outdoor furniture and flooring.

  3. The Blackwood tree is also known as the 'Mallee' or 'Blackbutt' tree.


Related Concepts
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  1. Acacia: The genus of trees that includes the Blackwood tree.

  2. Hardwood: A type of wood that comes from broad-leaved trees or evergreens.


Culture
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In Australian Aboriginal culture, the Blackwood tree has spiritual significance and is used in traditional art and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "blackwood"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, dark-colored tree with thick, glossy leaves.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'Blackwood' with the color 'black' and the concept 'wood'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym 'BWT' for 'Blackwood Tree'.


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