persimmon (wood)

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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.
persimmon
Accepted term: 13-May-2024