Ipe vs. Ironwood

Ipenoun

A type of wood of the genus Tabebuia, similar to teak, used for outdoor decking and furniture.

Ironwoodnoun

(countable) Any of a number of tree species known for having a particularly solid wood.

Ironwoodnoun

(uncountable) The wood of any ironwood tree.

Ironwoodnoun

A tree unusually hard, strong, or heavy wood.

Ironwoodnoun

handsome East Indian evergreen tree often planted as an ornamental for its fragrant white flowers that yield a perfume; source of very heavy hardwood used for railroad ties

Ironwoodnoun

exceptionally tough or hard wood of any of a number of ironwood trees

Ironwoodnoun

a small slow-growing deciduous tree of northern Iran having a low domed shape

Ironwoodnoun

medium-sized hop hornbeam of eastern North America

Ironwood

Ironwood is a common name for many woods or plants that have a reputation for hardness, or specifically a wood density that is heavier than water (approximately 1000 kg/m3, or 62 pounds per cubic foot), although usage of the name ironwood in English may or may not indicate a tree that yields such heavy wood.