Coffeewood

/ˈkɔfiˌwʊd/ noun

Definition

A type of wood or woody plant associated with the coffee plant, or wood used in coffee production.

Etymology

Compound of 'coffee' (from Arabic qahwah) and 'wood' (from Old English wudu). The term may refer to the coffee plant's woody stem or wood used in making coffee equipment.

Kelly Says

Coffee plant wood is incredibly dense and has been historically used to make decorative coffee serving pieces and even jewelry inlays—it's a beautiful dark brown that gets darker with age!

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