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单词 pigeon wood
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Definition of pigeon wood in English:

pigeon wood

noun ˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nwʊd
  • 1Any of various tropical or subtropical New World trees or shrubs providing wood used in cabinetwork or building, or having fruit which is sought by pigeons; especially any of the Caribbean trees, Sideroxylon salicifolium (family Sapotaceae), Diospyros tetrasperma (family Ebenaceae), Antirhea jamaicensis (family Rubiaceae), and the white-flowered frangipani, Plumeria alba (family Apocynaceae).

  • 2Chiefly NZ. A small New Zealand tree, Hedycarya arborea (family Monimaceae), having red berries favoured by the New Zealand pigeon, Hemiphaga novaezeelandiae.

  • 3Chiefly South African. The southern African tree Trema orientalis (family Ulmaceae), having black fruits favoured by pigeons.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Importance of Jamaica to Great-Britain. From pigeon + wood.

Definition of pigeon wood in US English:

pigeon wood

nounˈpɪdʒ(ɪ)nwʊd
  • 1Any of various tropical or subtropical New World trees or shrubs providing wood used in cabinetwork or building, or having fruit which is sought by pigeons; especially any of the Caribbean trees, Sideroxylon salicifolium (family Sapotaceae), Diospyros tetrasperma (family Ebenaceae), Antirhea jamaicensis (family Rubiaceae), and the white-flowered frangipani, Plumeria alba (family Apocynaceae).

  • 2Chiefly NZ. A small New Zealand tree, Hedycarya arborea (family Monimaceae), having red berries favoured by the New Zealand pigeon, Hemiphaga novaezeelandiae.

  • 3Chiefly South African. The southern African tree Trema orientalis (family Ulmaceae), having black fruits favoured by pigeons.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Importance of Jamaica to Great-Britain. From pigeon + wood.

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