wagati

/wɑɡɑti/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of tree (Afrocarpus falcatus) native to tropical Africa, also known as the East African yellowwood

“The wagati tree’s beautiful yellow wood is highly prized for furniture making.”

2. proper noun

a place name in Tanzania, often used as a surname by people from that area

“Wagati is a small village in the northern part of Tanzania.”

Synonyms

  • Afrocarpus falcatus
  • East African yellowwood
  • yellowwood

Antonyms

  • bark
  • tree species