tectona

/tɛkˈtoʊnə/ or /ˈtɛktoʊnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A large tree of the teak family, native to tropical Asia, having a straight, cylindrical trunk with a smooth, greyish-brown bark.

“The old teak tree stood tall in the forest, its massive trunk a testament to its age.”

Synonyms

  • asiaticus
  • teak