okoume
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of okoume
1920–25; < French okoumé, probably < Mpongwe (Bantu language of Gabon)
Example Sentences
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The engravings show they are Okoume tropical hardwood trees from Banda Nord - one of two forest cutting zones in Congo-Brazzaville used by logging company Taman Industries Limited.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2013
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