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‖ avodiré|ævəʊˈdɪəreɪ|
Also avodire.
[Fr.]
The smooth-textured hardwood of light colour from a large West African tree (Turræanthus africanus or T. vignei) of the mahogany family; also, the tree itself.
1934A. L. Howard Man. Timbers World 44 Light-weight, white wood..offered for sale as African white mahogany... Among the best of these timbers it is now possible to name Avodire, which possesses a golden-yellow colour, with a firm, clean grain, capable of giving a very smooth surface. 1935Archit. Rev. Oct. 160/3 A corner fitting, veneered with avodire, consisting of a radio-gramophone and copious record storage. 1936Nature 9 May 790/1 The following woods amongst others have been used [for the liner Queen Mary]..Avodiré (Turreanthus africana). |