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| MAIN GLOSSARY | GLOSSARY OF wood | A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z CALAMANDER The hard ebony wood of certain tropical Asian trees that is light brown in color with dark streaks and has a fine, even straight grain. Introduced in the early 19th century as resembling black rosewood. Probably from the Dutch word kalamanderhout, calamander wood. CEDAR A large variety of woods found in Lebanon, the Americas, and Japan. It has a pale reddish brown timber and is valued for it?s long lasting aroma and favored for the lining of chests and drawers as a moth repellent. This tree, native to Asia Minor and North Africa, is famous for the historic groves of the Lebanon Mountains, frequently mentioned in the Bible. The wood used in building the Temple and the house of Solomon (1 Kings 5, 6, and 7) may, however, have been that of the deodar cedar (C. deodara), native to the Himalayas. It has fragrant wood, durable and fine grained, and is venerated by the Hindus, who call it Tree of God. The French term is c?dre, the Italian term is cedro. CHESTNUT Often confused with oak. It has a grayish yellow to light grayish brown, coarse uneven texture. Very easy to carve but difficult to finish because the wood is very porous. The French term is marron or ch?tain, the Italian term is castano. CITRONNIER A timber related to satinwoods that originates in the Mediterranean. It has a pale yellow color and uniform texture. Primarily used in France and Germany. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z  |
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