amboina
|am-boi-na|
C1
/æmˈbɔɪnə/
Exotic wood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amboina' originates from the name of the island 'Ambon' in Indonesia, where the wood is commonly found.
Historical Evolution
The term 'amboina' was derived from the island name 'Ambon' and was adopted into English to describe the wood from that region.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the island itself, but over time it evolved to specifically denote the wood sourced from there.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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