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wenge
/
ˈwɛnɡeɪ
/
noun
1.
a large, straight tree
Millettia laurentii
of Central and West Africa valued for its hard dark wood, used in furniture and flooring
2.
the wood of this tree
(
as modifier
):
a wenge chair
Word Origin
C20: from a native African word
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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