1. plural of ironwood; trees with extremely hard, dense wood, or the wood from such trees

Examples

• The carpenter preferred ironwoods for making durable furniture.
• Several species of ironwoods grow in tropical regions.
• The deck was built using ironwoods that could withstand harsh weather.
• Ironwoods are prized for their strength and resistance to decay.
• The forest contained various ironwoods including lignum vitae.
• Tools made from ironwoods lasted much longer than those from softer materials.