1. a tropical hardwood tree native to Central America, or the dark reddish-brown wood from this tree used in fine woodworking

Examples

• The guitar maker selected cocobolo for the instrument’s back and sides.
• Cocobolo is prized by woodworkers for its beautiful grain and durability.
• The knife handle was crafted from polished cocobolo wood.
• Due to overharvesting, cocobolo has become increasingly expensive.
• The cocobolo tree grows slowly in the dry forests of Central America.
• Fine furniture makers often use cocobolo for decorative inlays.