1. Plural of amboyna; a tropical hardwood from Southeast Asia, prized for its rich grain and used in fine furniture and decorative veneers.
Usage: Also spelled 'amboina' or 'amboine'; Refers to the wood of the amboyna tree (Pterocarpus indicus)

Examples

• The antique cabinet was inlaid with strips of amboynas for a luxurious finish.
• Craftsmen prize amboynas for their distinctive curly grain patterns.
• The violin maker selected amboynas for the decorative trim on the instrument.
• Fine furniture makers often use amboynas as a veneer on high-end pieces.
• The collector's desk featured panels of polished amboynas from the 18th century.