monkeypod

/ˈmɑŋkiˌpɔd/

Definitions

1. noun

the large tree Milicia excelsa, native to tropical Africa and Southeast Asia, having large, broad leaves and a straight trunk.

“The monkeypod tree provides a natural canopy for the village, offering shade and protection from the elements.”

Synonyms

  • African mahogany
  • Milicia excelsa

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • succulent