ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: so called from its use for illumination
1. : any of several trees or shrubs chiefly of resinous character: as
a. : a plant of the genus Fouquieria ; especially : ocotillo 1
b. : a torchwood ( Amyris balsamifera )
c. : a So. American tree ( Diporidium guianense )
d. : a So. American shrub ( Panax capitatum )
e. : a West Indian tree ( Dacryodes excelsa ) of the family Burseraceae yielding a fine lustrous brown wood
2. : slivers and fine pieces of resinous wood burned for light