1. Any of several hardwood trees yielding very dark-coloured wood
   "The blackwood tree's dense, dark timber was prized for making musical instruments";
   - blackwood tree
    
2. Very dark wood of any of several blackwood trees
   "The sculptor chose blackwood for its rich, deep colour in his latest piece"

Derived forms: blackwoods

Type of: tree, wood

Encyclopedia: Blackwood, Richard