noun
also man·bark·lac ˈmanˌbärˌklak
( -s )
Etymology: Dutch manbarklak, from native name in Surinam
1. : any of numerous usually large tropical American trees constituting a genus ( Eschweilera ) that is closely related to Lecythis and has smooth leathery leaves, brightly colored flowers in panicles or racemes, and large operculate fruits with sessile seeds often containing bitter kernels
2. : the very hard heavy reddish brown wood of various manbarklaks that is used especially in marine construction and valued for its resistance to borers