cocobolo

(kōˌkə-bōˈlō)

noun pl. co·co·bo·los
  1. Any of certain trees of the genus Dahlbergia in the pea family, especially D. retusa of Central America and Mexico.
  2. The hard durable wood of such a tree, deep orange-red with black streaking or mottling, used for small specialty items such as knife handles.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish

Origin: , from Arawak kakabali

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