obeche
|o-be-che|
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/oʊˈbɛtʃi/
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/əʊˈbɛtʃi/
soft tropical wood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obeche' originates from the Yoruba language, specifically the word 'òbéchè', where 'òbé' meant 'tree' and 'chè' meant 'soft'.
Historical Evolution
'òbéchè' transformed into the English word 'obeche' through trade and botanical studies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the tree itself, but over time it evolved to also refer to the wood derived from the tree.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of tropical hardwood tree native to West Africa, known for its light, soft wood.
The furniture was crafted from obeche wood.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/23 00:49