Definition of snakewood:
(n) :
Brosimum guianense (family Rosaceae), an Amazonian tree having hard, speckled wood that resembles snakeskin; used in musical instruments.
(n) :
Acacia xiphophylla and Acacia intorta (family Fabaceae), trees with curving, snake-like limbs, antive to Australia.
(n) :
Any of various North American shrubs of the genus Colubrina (family Rhamnaceae), often specifically Colubrina texensis.
(n) :
Any of the shrubs of the Americas in genus Condalia (family Rhamnaceae).