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limba2|ˈlɪmbə| [f. Gabon name limbo.] The West African tree Terminalia superba or the hardwood obtained from it; = afara.
[1937J. M. Dalziel Useful Plants W. Trop. Afr. 83 The timber [of Terminalia superba] from the Belgian Congo is known as ‘limbo (or limba) clair’ when at least two-thirds of the diameter is light-coloured. ]1955Times 6 May 12/6 Limba, a light honey-coloured hardwood from Africa. 1960House & Garden Nov. 34/1 The new limba furniture has all the charm and grace one expects. Ibid., An abundance of good designs in limba, tola, lacquer or oak. |