amboyna
9.9
A red wood with curly, dark patterns used for fine furniture and veneers
- noun
- /æmˈbɔɪnə/
- Philippine
:
madera de amboyna
- The artisan crafted a stunning cabinet from amboyna, showcasing the wood's unique grain.
Examples
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An amboyna and rosewood quartetto table.
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This chair is made of amboyna, which adds elegance to the living room decor.
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He chose amboyna for the table's veneer due to its rich color and texture.
Synonyms
9.9
Wood from a tree with wavy, reddish grain used for furniture and decoration
is the same wood but called by a different regional name
Compounds
amboyna pine
- Philippine
9.5
A tropical tree from Indonesia and the Philippines that makes a resin used in furniture
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amboyna takes its name from the island Ambon (old spelling Amboina) in Southeast Asia, where craftsmen first collected the curly, mottled wood. So amboyna now means the rare, patterned wood used for luxury veneers and inlays.
