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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 EBONY Ebony wood, valued from ancient times, is heavy, hard, and dark with a fine grain; it is extensively used for piano keys and in cabinetmaking, especially the black Macassar ebony of India and the East Indies. Several species (notably D. hirsuta) that have wood striped with black or with shades of brown are called calamander wood or variegated ebony. Several other unrelated hardwoods are commonly called ebony. ELM WOOD A dull reddish brown wood, strong with nice grain although can be difficult to work because of knots and irregular growth. English and Dutch Elm grow to a great height and were ideal for long tabletops. The French term is Orme, the Italian term is Olmo. 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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