Teak
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /tiːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teak is a noun meaning (countable) A tree of the species in the genus Tectona.
Meaning
(countable) A tree of the species in the genus Tectona.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A yellowish brown colour, like that of teakwood.
- Of a yellowish brown colour, like that of teak wood.
- (uncountable, countable) An extremely durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding and other purposes, yielded by Tectona grandis (and Tectona spp.).
Word Forms
- teaks
Synonyms for teak
Depending on context, synonyms include teakwood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include teakwood, qua, padauk, tamarack, ebony, redwood.
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