baywood

/ ˈbeɪˌwʊd /

noun

the light soft wood of a tropical American mahogany tree, Swietenia macrophylla , of the bay region of SE Mexico

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The missing parts of the top were replaced by new pieces of baywood, fitted in, glued, and stained to match the original wood.

The so-called baywood holds its shape well and is easily worked, but is not especially beautiful.

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