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- [lahyt-woo d, -oo d]
- /ˈlaɪtˌwʊd, -ʊd/
- /lˈaɪtwʊd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahyt-woo d, -oo d]
- /ˈlaɪtˌwʊd, -ʊd/
Definitions of lightwood word
- noun lightwood Also called fatwood. kindling. 1
- noun lightwood resinous pine wood used for kindling. 1
- noun lightwood Firewood that burns easily and with a bright flame, especially dry, resinous pine. 1
- noun lightwood a tall Australian acacia tree with black timber 0
- noun lightwood very dry wood 0
- noun lightwood dry, resinous pine wood that burns readily with a bright light 0
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Origin of lightwood
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; light1 + wood1
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Parts of speech for Lightwood
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lightwood popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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lightwood usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lightwood
noun lightwood
- firewood — wood suitable for fuel.
- wood — Grant, 1892–1942, U.S. painter.
- tinder — a highly flammable material or preparation formerly used for catching the spark from a flint and steel struck together for fire or light.
- fatwood — kindling; lightwood.
- coals — The glowing embers that result when wood is burned, and that can continue to release intense heat (Wikipedia).
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