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padouk
or pa·dauk
[ puh-douk ]
noun
- any of several trees belonging to the genus Pterocarpus, of the legume family, native to tropical Asia and Africa, having reddish striped or mottled wood used for paneling, furniture, etc.
- the wood itself.
padouk
/ -ˈdɔːk; pəˈdaʊk /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of padouk1
First recorded in 1830–40, padouk is from the Burmese word padauk
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Example Sentences
In the London market it is classed with the Padouk of Burmah.
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