lebbek

[ leb-ek ]
/ ˈlɛb ɛk /

noun

Also called lebbek tree. a tropical Asian and Australian tree, Albizzia lebbeck, of the legume family, having pinnate leaves and greenish-yellow flowers.
Also called koko. the hard, durable wood of this tree, used in the construction of buildings.

Origin of lebbek

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

Example sentences from the Web for lebbek

  • She gripped her cold little hands in her lap and looked out beyond the lebbek's shade into the vivid garden.

    The Palace of Darkened Windows |Mary Hastings Bradley