ˈbükənˌhau̇t noun
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Etymology: Afrikaans, from boeken- beech (from Middle Dutch boeke, bouke ) + hout wood, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old High German buohha beech and to Old High German holz wood — more at beech , holt
: a small tree ( Faurea saligna ) of the family Proteaceae of the savanna forests of West Africa with durable wood that is yellowish brown to reddish in color