Definition of Nicaragua wood

1. Noun. brazilwood ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Nicaragua wood

1. 1. The wood of the oriental Caesalpinia Sapan; so called before the discovery of America. 2. A very heavy wood of a reddish colour, imported from Brazil and other tropical countries, for cabinet-work, and for dyeing. The best is the heartwood of Caesalpinia echinata, a leguminous tree; but other trees also yield it. An interior sort comes from Jamaica, the timber of C. Braziliensis and C. Crista. This is often distinguished as Braziletto, but the better kind is also frequently so named. Origin: OE. Brasil, LL. Brasile (cf. Pg. & Sp. Brasil, Pr. Bresil, Pr. Bresil); perh. From Sp. Or Pg. Brasa a live coal (cf. Braze, Brasier); or Ar. Vars plant for dyeing red or yellow. This name was given to the wood from its colour; and it is said that King Emanuel, of Portugal, gave the name Brazil to the country in South America on account of its producing this wood. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nicaragua Wood

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nibblings
nibbly
niblet
niblets
niblick
niblicks
niblike
nibling
niblings
nibral
nibs
nicad
nicads
nicagua
nicaragua wood (current term)
nicarbazin
nicardipine
niccolite
niccolites
nice-looking
nice and
nice as ninepence
nice as pie
nice guy
nice guys
nice guys finish last
nice one
nice to meet you
niced

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