1. A tropical hardwood tree native to West Africa, or the durable wood obtained from it, used in furniture and construction.
Usage: Usually used in the plural or as a mass noun when referring to the wood itself.; Also called African oak or asanfina.

Examples

• The carpenter selected afromosias for the outdoor deck because of its natural resistance to rot.
• Afromosias is prized by furniture makers for its rich, golden-brown color.
• The shipment of afromosias arrived from Ghana last week.
• Many high-end wooden floors are made from afromosias due to its durability.
• The wood merchant stocks several types of tropical hardwoods, including afromosias and teak.