I. ˈtēk noun
( -s )
Etymology: Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka
1.
a. : a tall East Indian timber tree ( Tectona grandis ) of the family Verbenaceae now planted in West Africa and tropical America for its wood
b. : the hard strong durable yellowish brown wood of teak that is highly resistant to insect attack and to warping and is used especially for shipbuilding
2. : any of several trees resembling teak or having wood used in place of teakwood: as
a.
(1) : australian teak a
(2) : flindosa
b. : an Australian timber tree ( Dissiliaria baloghioides ) of the family Euphorbiaceae
c. : african oak 1
d. New Zealand : puriri
e. : iroko
f. : rhodesian mahogany
3.
a. : ebony 4
b. or teak brown : sienna brown
II. adjective
: of or relating to teak : made of teakwood