Acajou

Pronunciation: /ˈækəˌʒuː/

Definitions of acajou

noun a type of tropical hardwood tree or the reddish-brown wood it produces

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a beautiful acajou jewelry box for my mom.

A2 The table in the living room is made of acajou wood.

B1 The acajou tree is native to tropical regions.

B2 The antique dresser was crafted from acajou wood.

C1 The acajou veneer on the cabinet adds a touch of elegance to the room.

C2 The intricate carvings on the acajou armoire showcase the craftsmanship of the artist.

Examples of acajou in a Sentence

formal The acajou wood used in the furniture is known for its durability and rich color.

informal I love the acajou table in the living room, it adds a touch of elegance to the space.

slang Check out the acajou guitar, it's so cool!

figurative Her hair was the color of acajou, shining in the sunlight.

Grammatical Forms of acajou

• plural: acajous
• comparative: more acajou
• superlative: most acajou
• present tense: acajous
• future tense: will acajou
• perfect tense: have acajoued
• continuous tense: is acajouing
• singular: acajou
• positive degree: acajou
• infinitive: to acajou
• gerund: acajouing
• participle: acajoued

Origin and Evolution of acajou

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Tupi

Story behind the word: The word 'acajou' is believed to have originated from the Tupi language, spoken by indigenous people in Brazil.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the cashew tree or its wood, the term 'acajou' later came to be associated with a type of reddish-brown wood commonly used in furniture making.