ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : any of various trees that have light-colored or almost white wood: as
a. : basswood 1a
b. : cottonwood 1
c. : tulip tree
d.
(1) : either of two trees ( Tabebuia leucoxylon and T. pentaphylla ) that are found in the West Indies
(2) : either of two lauraceous trees ( Ocotea leucoxylon and Nectandra antillana ) of the same region
e. : canella 3
f.
(1) : a tree ( Atalaya hemiglauca ) of the family Sapindaceae that is found in Australia
(2) : a cheesewood ( Pittosporum bicolor ) of the same region
g. Britain
(1) : linden
(2) : wayfaring tree
(3) : norway spruce
2.
a. : the wood of a whitewood ; especially : the pale yellowish or brownish soft wood of the tulip tree that is used chiefly for woodenware and interior finishings and in boatbuilding
b. : sapwood
3. : a rather small tropical American tree ( Drypetes diversifolia ) of the family Euphorbiaceae with milky white bark and ivory white fruits