Ironwood (noun)

  1. A hard, heavy, and durable wood, especially the wood of a tree of the genus Ostrya or Carpinus.
  2. A tree that produces ironwood.

Origin:

Late 18th century: so named because the wood is very hard.

Examples:

  1. The ironwood tree is found in temperate regions around the world.
  2. The furniture was made of ironwood and was very heavy.
  3. The ironwood was used for tools and weapons by indigenous people.
  4. The ironwood tree is known for its strong, straight-grained wood.
  5. Ironwood is prized for its beauty and durability in woodworking and furniture-making.
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