simaruba

/sɪməˈrʊbə/

Definitions

1. noun

A tree of the family Simaroubaceae, native to Central and South America, and West Indies; its wood is valued for its durability.

“The craftsman used wood from a simaruba tree to build the sturdy furniture.”

Synonyms

  • paris tree
  • simarouba tree

Antonyms

  • delicate wood
  • fragile tree