Angsana

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tree of species Pterocarpus indicus, the source of a desirable tropical hardwood, of southeast Asia.

    "Canvas umbrellas over the circular benches in the park have taken the place of the angsanas as protection against the sun and rain."

Synonyms

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amboyna woodandaman redwoodasanaburmese rosewoodmalay padaukpapua new guinea rosewood

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"Canvas umbrellas over the circular benches in the park have taken the place of the angsanas as protection against the sun and rain."

Etymology

From Malay angsana, from Sanskrit असन (asana).

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