lightwood

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From light (noun) + wood (noun).

Canada, US Any wood used to light a fire; kindlings; especially, very resinous pine wood.

noun

Etymology From light (“bright, pale”, adjective) + wood (noun).

Any of various trees with pale-coloured wood, especially the Australian tree Acacia melanoxylon.

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