lebbek
Also called lebbek tree . a tropical Asian and Australian tree, Albizzia lebbeck, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and greenish-yellow flowers.
Also called koko. the hard, durable wood of this tree, used in the construction of buildings.
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On the west the high mud-banks are crowned with palms and lebbek-trees as far as one can see.
Peeps at Many Lands: Egypt | R. Talbot KellyThey breakfasted at Shepheard's, then hired a victoria to drive up Ismail's road under the meeting lebbek-trees.
Bella Donna | Robert HichensDown below her in the garden the old lebbek tree rustled stealthily in the stillness.
The Palace of Darkened Windows | Mary Hastings BradleyBeneath the wide-spreading lebbek a low table was laid for luncheon with two wicker chairs beside it.
The Palace of Darkened Windows | Mary Hastings BradleyShe gripped her cold little hands in her lap and looked out beyond the lebbek's shade into the vivid garden.
The Palace of Darkened Windows | Mary Hastings Bradley
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