1. plural of lauan, a type of tropical hardwood tree from the Philippines, or the lumber obtained from such trees
Usage: forestry; construction

Examples

• The furniture maker preferred lauans for their light weight and workability.
• Several species of lauans are commonly used in plywood manufacturing.
• The construction project specified lauans for the interior paneling.
• Lauans are fast-growing trees native to Southeast Asia.
• The shipment included various grades of lauans for different applications.