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basswood
CIDE DICTIONARY
basswood, n.
The bass (Tilia ) or its wood; especially, Tilia Americana . See Bass, the lime tree. [1913 Webster]
"All the bowls were made of basswood,
White and polished very smoothly." [1913 Webster]
White and polished very smoothly." [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
basswood, n.
1 the American lime, Tilia americana.
2 the wood of this tree.
1 the American lime, Tilia americana.
2 the wood of this tree.
Etymology
BASS(3) + WOOD
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