What does tulipwood mean?

Definitions for tulipwood
ˈtu lɪpˌwʊd, ˈtyu-tulip·wood

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tulipwoodnoun

    the variegated or showily striped ornamental wood of various tulipwood trees

  2. tulipwood, true tulipwood, whitewood, white poplar, yellow poplarnoun

    light easily worked wood of a tulip tree; used for furniture and veneer

Wiktionary

  1. tulipwoodnoun

    The striped, variegated wood of the tulip tree.

Wikipedia

  1. Tulipwood

    Most commonly, tulipwood is the greenish yellowish wood yielded from the tulip tree, found on the Eastern side of North America and a similar species in some parts of China. In the United States, it is commonly known as tulip poplar or yellow poplar, even though the tree is not related to the poplars. It is notable for its height, which can exceed 190 feet. The wood is very light, around 490 kg per cubic meter, but very strong and is used in many applications, including furniture, joinery and moldings. It can also be stained very easily and is often used as a low-cost alternative to walnut and cherry in furniture and doors.

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  1. tulipwood

    Tulipwood is a type of hardwood that is commonly used in making furniture and other woodworking projects. It is known for its distinctive light yellow or cream color, sometimes with hints of pink or purple, as well as its straight grain and fine texture. The term "tulipwood" is often used interchangeably for the wood from a variety of species, including Liriodendron (from the United States) and Dalbergia (from Brazil). It's highly valued for its strength, durability, and striking appearance.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Tulipwoodnoun

    the beautiful rose-colored striped wood of a Brazilian tree (Physocalymna floribunda), much used by cabinetmakers for inlaying

Wikidata

  1. Tulipwood

    Most commonly, tulipwood is the pinkish yellowish wood yielded from the tuliptree, found on the Eastern side of North America and also in some parts of China. In the United States, it is commonly known as tulip poplar or yellow poplar, even though the tree is not related to the poplars. In fact, the reference to poplar is a result of the tree's height, which can exceed 100 feet. The wood is very light, around 490 kg per cubic meter, but very strong and is used in many applications, including furniture, joinery and moldings. It can also be stained very easily and is often used as a low-cost alternative to walnut and cherry in furniture and doors.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tulipwood in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tulipwood in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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