sisham
/ˈsɪʃəm/
noun
- 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.
- 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.