Simple Definition of teak

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teak

noun

: the strong, hard, yellowish-brown wood of a tree that grows in southeast Asia and that is used especially for making furniture and ships

called also teakwood

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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/teak. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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