amboyna

/ˈæmbɔɪnə, ˈæmbɔɪnɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of wood, often used in furniture making, originating from the Borneo Island.

“The antique dresser was crafted from beautiful amboyna wood.”

2. proper noun

Amboyna, a former name for the Indonesian island of Ambon.

“In the 17th century, the Dutch East India Company controlled the island of Amboyna.”

Synonyms

  • borneo
  • mahogany

Antonyms

  • cedar
  • pine