persimmon (wood)
- Scope note
- Dense, close-grain wood of several trees of the genus Diospyrus, similar in texture and straight grain to the darker ebony (from trees of the same genus), but having an off-white color. It is used for shuttles, bobbins, golf club heads, and billiard cues.
- Date of creation: 13-May-2024
Accepted term: 13-May-2024