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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hardwood obtained from several African trees, especially of the species Milicia excelsa. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The tree itself. countable, uncountable

   "I was stuck high in the giant iroko tree that grew in the center of town."

Synonyms

All synonyms

mvulerock elm

Example

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"I was stuck high in the giant iroko tree that grew in the center of town."

Etymology

From Yoruba ìrókò.

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