sisham

/ˈsɪʃəm/
noun
  1. A type of hardwood tree native to South Asia, valued for its strong, durable timber.
    • The carpenter chose sisham wood for the dining table because it is very hard.
    • Furniture made from sisham can last for generations.
    • Sisham trees grow along riverbanks in India and Nepal.
  2. The wood from the sisham tree, used in furniture, flooring, and construction.
    • Sisham is sometimes called Indian rosewood because of its rich color.
    • The floor was polished sisham, giving the room a warm glow.
    • They imported sisham for making high-quality cabinets.
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