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rosewood

[rohz-wood] / ˈroʊzˌwʊd /


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The exhibition also spotlighted India's diverse range of high-quality hardwoods such as teak, rosewood and ebony, and the country's deeply-rooted traditions of intricate handcrafting by local artisans.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Its rosewood handle and rectangular blade have transformed the way I cook and even the way I live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Then he added vintage furniture made from other kinds of wood, including oak, rosewood and pine.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Gargantuan crystals from China “come out with hand-carved rosewood bases with flowers and trees, which complement the specimen from bottom up,” Megaw, the exhibits chair, said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021

My table was from my family and was of a very fragrant red wood, not what you call rosewood, but hong mu, which is so fine there’s no English word for it.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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