In full "masur birch", "birch masur". An ornamental form of the wood of the silver birch, Betula pendula, which is used as a veneer, especially in Scandinavia.
Origin
Early 20th century. From Swedish masurmazer.
Definition of masur in US English:
masur
noun
In full "masur birch", "birch masur". An ornamental form of the wood of the silver birch, Betula pendula, which is used as a veneer, especially in Scandinavia.