I.
variant of dah
II. ˈdä(ˌ)ō, ˈdau̇ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Tagalog & Bisayan
1. : a very large Philippine tree ( Dracontomelon dao ) of the family Anacardiaceae with edible fruit and a fibrous bark used for cordage
2. : the rather heavy hard strong wood of the dao characterized by dark brown markings on a lighter ground and much used for veneers and cabinetwork