Letterwood
Pronunciation : Let"ter*wood`
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The beautiful and highly elastic wood of a tree of the genus Brosimum (B. Aubletii), found in Guiana; -- so called from black spots in it which bear some resemblance to hieroglyphics; also called snakewood, and leopardwood. It is much used for bows and for walking sticks.
(Bot.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913