obeche

[oh-bee-chee]

noun

1. a tropical African tree, Triplochiton scleroxylon.

2. the hard, white to pale-yellow wood of this tree, used for making furniture.

Word History and Origins

Origin of obeche¹

First recorded in 1905–10, obeche is from the Edo word oβεxε

Example Sentences

A mix of natural materials including African obeche, mahogany and Bouquet Canyon stone create a sophisticated contrast against the home’s white-walled living spaces.

From Los Angeles Times