1. A tropical hardwood tree native to South America, or the hard, durable wood obtained from this tree, used in construction and furniture making.
Usage: Also called greenwood or tonka bean tree in some regions.; Primarily used in forestry and woodworking contexts.

Examples

• The carpenter selected ausubo for the deck because of its resistance to rot and insects.
• Ausubo wood is prized by furniture makers for its strength and attractive grain.
• The forest reserve contains several stands of ausubo trees.
• Due to its durability, ausubo is often used in outdoor construction projects.