TRUMPETWOOD

trumpetwood, trumpet-wood, trumpet tree, snake wood, imbauba, Cecropia peltata

(noun) tropical American tree with large peltate leaves and hollow stems

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Trump"et*wood`, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A tropical American tree (Cecropia peltata) of the Breadfruit family, having hollow stems, which are used for wind instruments; -- called also snakewood, and trumpet tree.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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