wenge
Britishnoun
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a large, straight tree Millettia laurentii of Central and West Africa valued for its hard dark wood, used in furniture and flooring
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the wood of this tree
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( as modifier )
a wenge chair
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Etymology
Origin of wenge
C20: from a native African word
Example Sentences
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The mighty Congo River has become a highway for sprawling flotillas of logs — African teak, wenge and bomanga in colors of licorice, candy bars and carrot sticks.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 18, 2022
Planks of dark brown wenge and yellow West African mansonia are laid in an irregular pattern, and a gray stone molding around the perimeter makes the floor appear to float.
From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2020
Unlike the pavilion above it is dark and cave-like, with wenge floors stained black.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2014
The architects give substance to the abstract shapes with a rich palette of materials—warm wenge cabinetry and paneling, plus strategically placed accents of gold mosaic tile.
From Architectural Digest ● Jan. 1, 2010
The joinery is of oak with wenge inlays.
From Time Magazine Archive
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