Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

iroko

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.55 in modern English

Syllables
iroko
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Hardwood obtained from the species Milicia excelsa and, less frequently, Milicia regia, often sold as African teak.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Any member of species Milicia excelsa.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Yoruba ìrókò.

Usage

Inflected Forms

irokos (plural)

Phrases

white iroko false iroko

Synonyms

mvule odum kambala African oak rock elm moreira tule intule counterwood

Questions

What does iroko mean?
Hardwood obtained from the species Milicia excelsa and, less frequently, Milicia regia, often sold as African teak.
Where does iroko come from?
Borrowed from Yoruba ìrókò.

How to pronounce iroko

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