ayous

[ ey-yoos ]

noun

1. the wood of the obeche.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ayous¹

< French: market name for the timber in Cameroon, presumably < a language of the region

Example Sentences

The kitchen has custom Tabu gray-stained Ayous veneered cabinetry, honed Calacatta Ondulato marble countertops and backsplash, integrated Miele appliances and Dornbracht fixtures.

From New York Times