[ˌafrɔːˈməʊzɪə]noun
[mass noun]the valuable timber of a tropical tree, resembling teak and used for furniture
非洲红豆木
the tree that yields this timber, occurring mainly in West Africa
非洲红豆树
Genus Pericopsis (formerly Afrormosia), family Leguminosae: several species, especially P. elata and P. laxiflora
美木豆属（以前划归非洲红豆木属），豆科： 数种，尤指高大花檀和疏花美木豆

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语源
1920s: modern Latin, from Afro- +the related genus name Ormosia, formed irregularly from Greek hormos 'necklace' (because necklaces were strung from the seeds)