noun
- a tropical hardwood tree native to Southeast Asia, or the wood from this tree used in construction and furniture making
Usage: forestry; construction
Examples
- The cabinet was made from beautiful lauan wood.
- Lauan is commonly used for plywood manufacturing.
- The construction crew ordered lauan lumber for the project.
- Many furniture makers prefer lauan for its workability.
- The lauan trees in the Philippines are an important timber resource.