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okoume

okoume

1 9.9
Light wood from a tall African tree used to make plywood, boats and furniture
  • noun
  • UK
: okoumé
  • Many lightweight boats are constructed using okoume due to its strength and workability.

Examples

  • Sheets of okoume plywood are popular in the furniture industry for their durability.

  • The craftsman selected okoume for the cabinet because of its smooth finish and light weight.

  • The okoume tree grows in Central Africa.

  • Many boats are made from okoume wood.

  • The furniture is crafted from sturdy okoume wood, known for its durability and lightweight properties.

  • He chose okoume plywood for the boat's construction due to its excellent resistance to moisture.

  • The artisan prefers using okoume for his projects because it combines beauty and strength.

Surface Forms

okoume singular
okoumes plural

Etymology

Okoume comes from a local West African name for the tree in Gabon and was brought into French and then English. So okoume today refers to that African tree and its light, strong wood used for plywood, boats, and furniture.