Calamander wood

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:18:46

Cal"a*man`der wood (?).

A valuable furniture wood from India and Ceylon, of a hazel-brown color, with black stripes, very hard in texture. It is a species of ebony, and is obtained from the Diospyros qusesita. Called also Coromandel wood.

 

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