The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Barwood \Bar"wood`\ (b[aum]r"w[oo^]d`), n.
   A red wood of a leguminous tree (Baphia nitida), from
   Angola and the Gabon in Africa. It is used as a dyewood, and
   also for ramrods, violin bows and turner's work.
   [1913 Webster]