1. A tropical African hardwood tree (Pericopsis elata) or its hard, durable timber, used in furniture, flooring, and decorative applications.
Usage: Also called African oak or kokrodua.; Primarily used in woodworking and construction contexts.

Examples

• The craftsman selected afrormosia for the dining table because of its rich color and durability.
• Afrormosia timber is prized for high-end furniture due to its resistance to decay.
• The flooring contractor recommended afrormosia as a premium hardwood option.
• Afrormosia trees are native to West African forests.
• The wood's golden-brown hue makes afrormosia popular in decorative applications.