stinkwood
Pungent African hardwood
Stinkwood is any of several trees whose wood emits an unpleasant odor when freshly cut.
The name applies especially to certain South African hardwoods prized for furniture despite—or after losing—their initial smell.
Various unrelated trees worldwide share the name based on this characteristic: The cabinet was made of Cape stinkwood.
Sawn wood for building
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
- planksFlat construction lumber pieces
- beamsRays or supports
- logsCut wood sections
boards · woodgrain · sawmill · forestry · logging · timberland · millwork · flooring
Victory wreath plant
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- barkSharp canine vocalization
indigenous · endemic · South African · Australian · native · species · genus · habitat
Sharply strong-smelling
- odorPerceived atmospheric emission
- scentAirborne odor detected
- muskyHaving animal-derived odor
- resinousContaining plant sap
fragrant · volatile · odoriferous · redolent · distinctive · smell · aroma
Movable room objects
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- carpentryWood construction trade
carving · turnery · marquetry · inlay · artisan · handcrafted · chisel · lathe
lumber
Sawn wood for building
logs · boards · woodgrain · sawmill · forestry · logging · timberland · millwork · flooring · paneling
laurel
Victory wreath plant
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
bark · indigenous · endemic · South African · Australian · native · species · genus · habitat · understory
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
resinous · fragrant · volatile · odoriferous · redolent · distinctive · smell · aroma
furniture
Movable room objects
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
carpentry · carving · turnery · marquetry · inlay · artisan · handcrafted · chisel · lathe · dovetail
hardwearing
Resistant to damage
sturdy · robust · long-lasting · prized · valuable · quality · strong · reliable