noun
- Plural of koa; large Hawaiian trees with hard, reddish-brown wood used for furniture and canoes.
Usage: Hawaiian origin; Often used in woodworking and furniture contexts
Examples
- The craftsman carved the bowl from koas wood.
- Ancient Hawaiian canoes were built from koas.
- Koas trees grow naturally in the Hawaiian Islands.
- The furniture maker selected koas for its beautiful grain and durability.
- Koas wood is prized by artisans for its rich color and strength.