monkeypod
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mon·key·pod

noun \ˈməŋ-kē-ˌpäd\

Definition of MONKEYPOD

1
: an ornamental tropical leguminous tree (Samanea saman syn. Albizia saman) that has bipinnate leaves, globose clusters of flowers with crimson stamens, sweet-pulp pods eaten by cattle, and wood used in carving —called also rain tree
2
: the wood of a monkeypod

First Known Use of MONKEYPOD

1888

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