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Definition of Letterwood

1. n. The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks.

Medical Definition of Letterwood

1. The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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