stinkwood
/ˈstɪŋkwʊd/
noun
- A tree or its wood that has an unpleasant smell, especially the African tree Ocotea bullata, valued for its durable timber.
- The cabinet was made of stinkwood, which gave the room a faint, earthy odor.
- When freshly cut, stinkwood releases a strong, unpleasant smell that fades as it dries.
- Stinkwood is highly prized in South Africa for furniture and flooring.