limba
/ˈlɪmbə/
noun
- A tropical African tree with light, pale wood, often used for furniture, plywood, and musical instruments.
- The carpenter chose limba for its straight grain and easy workability.
- The guitar is made of limba wood, which gives it a warm tone.
- Limba is popular for making lightweight furniture.
- The wood from the limba tree.
- Limba is often used as a substitute for mahogany.
- They imported limba from West Africa for the flooring.
- The veneer on the desk is made of limba.