iroko
iroko · irokos
Hardwood obtained from the species Milicia excelsa and, less frequently, Milicia…Hardwood obtained from the species Milicia excelsa and, less frequently, Milicia regia, often sold as African teak.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)Hardwood obtained from the species Milicia excelsa and, less frequently, Milicia regia, often sold as African teak.
(countable, uncountable)Any member of species Milicia excelsa.
Origin
Borrowed from Yoruba ìrókò.Borrowed from Yoruba ìrókò.
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Forms
plural: irokosSynonyms
9 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable