bird's-eye maple

American  

noun

1. a cut of sugar maple wood used especially for veneers, having a wavy grain with many dark, circular markings.

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Etymology

Origin of bird's-eye maple

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

A bird's-eye maple ledge atop the lower cabinets is a striking accent.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cherry and Pacific madrona briar, bird's-eye maple briar and ivory alcantra gleam among luxurious marbles, fabrics and upholstery.

From Time Magazine Archive

She steadies herself against the whorled bird’s-eye maple console table in our foyer, my parents’ first flea market find as a couple, years before they had me.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

I wrote to Jones & Adams to see what they would give for clear, kiln-dried bird's-eye maple lumber, for furniture and room finish, and in this letter they offer $90 per thousand.

From A Busy Year at the Old Squire's by Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury)

Attractive sets of bedroom furniture in bird's-eye maple and white enamel were secured, and the whole apartment given a very cosy and tasteful appearance.

From The "Genius" by Dreiser, Theodore