Category:Teak

Teak, n. Etym: [malayalm tekku.] (bot.)

Defn: a tree of east indies (tectona grandis) which furnishes an Extremely strong and durable timber highly valued for shipbuilding And other purposes; also, the timber of the tree. [written also Teek.] African teak, a tree (oldfieldia africana) of sierra leone; Also, its very heavy and durable wood; -- called also african oak. -- new zeland teak, a large tree (vitex littoralis) of new zeland; Also, its hard, durable timber.