1. a hard, decorative wood with a mottled grain pattern, obtained from a Southeast Asian tree
Usage: woodworking

Examples

• The craftsman selected amboyna for the jewelry box because of its beautiful grain.
• Amboyna wood is prized by furniture makers for its distinctive appearance.
• The violin’s back was made from a piece of figured amboyna.
• High-end pen makers often use amboyna for luxury writing instruments.
• The cabinet featured amboyna veneer panels that caught the light beautifully.