| 释义 |
iroko|ɪˈrəʊkəʊ|
[Yoruba.]
A hardwood tree of the genus Chlorophora, either C. excelsa, which is found across the central part of Africa, or C. regia, which grows in the western region; also, the timber from these trees, sometimes called West African or Nigerian teak.
1890A. Millson in Kew Bull. 240 The only trees of unusual bulk [in Yorubaland] are the cotton trees and an occasional ‘Iroko’ tree. 1894H. M. Ward Laslett's Timber & Timber Trees (ed. 2) xxv. 307 Mention may also be made of Iroko, a very valuable and handsome building and cabinet wood. 1939Eggeling & Harris in L. Chalk et al. Forest Trees & Timbers Brit. Empire IV. 84 The harder, more durable ‘Brown Iroko’ is probably C. excelsa; the softer, less durable ‘Yellow Iroko’ C. regia. 1955Times 18 July 9/7 The good stout hull, framed with English oak, planked with iroko—a type of teak from Africa—and copper fastened, shows not the slightest sign of movement or decay. 1964R. W. J. Keay et al. Nigerian Trees II. 188 This [sc. Chlorophora excelsa] is a very common large forest tree with dark green foliage and distinctive leaves. It is widely known by the Yoruba name Iroko. 1967W. Soyinka Kongi's Harvest 58 When a squirrel Seeks sanctuary up the iroko tree The hunter's chase is ended. 1974Habitat Catal. 76/3 Work top; warm honey coloured Iroko, a West African hardwood similar to teak. |