asa

/ˈeɪsə/ or /ˈeɪsɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a tree (Shorea spp.) native to tropical Asia, especially a species (Shorea robusta) yielding a valuable timber and used in traditional medicine.

“The ancient temple was built from the durable wood of the asa tree.”

Synonyms

  • Asian mahogany
  • Shorea

Antonyms

  • junk tree