teak
nounHow to pronounce teak:
Definition of teak:
- teak (noun):
- a tall tropical asian timber tree (tectona grandis) of the vervain family
- hard strong durable yellowish-brown wood of teak trees; resistant to insects and to warping; used for furniture and in shipbuilding.
Synonyms for teak:
teakwood
tectona grandis
wood
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