Rosewood

Noun

 * 1) The fragrant wood of Dalbergia nigra, a Brazilian tree in the legume family, which has a sweet smell.
 * 2) Any of several dozen woods, resembling that of Dalbergia nigra in some respect.
 * 3) The wood of a South American tree, Aniba rosaeodora, in the laurel family, with fragrant wood from which an essential oil is distilled.

Synonyms

 * Brazilian rosewood, Rio rosewood, Bahia rosewood, pianowood