Definition of pyinkado in English:
pyinkado
nounPlural pyinkados ˈpjɪŋkədəʊ
A southern Asian tree of the pea family, yielding hard durable timber which is used in heavy construction work.
Xylia dolabriformis, family Leguminosae
Example sentencesExamples
- A tall, straight pyinkado tree was chosen from the jungle by a shaman as the festival totem.
- At the edge of the stream there was a huge dead pyinkado tree festooned with spidery orchids.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Burmese.