limba

/ˈlɪmbə/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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