ekki

noun

ek·​ki

ˈekē

plural -s

1

: a tropical African timber tree (Lophira alata or L. procera) of the family Ochnaceae yielding a heavy hard durable reddish brown wood that is used especially for wharves, railway ties, and flooring

2

: the wood of the ekki

Word History

Etymology

native name in Africa

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