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meranti

Pronunciation: /məˈranti/
Definition of meranti

noun

[mass noun]
  • white, red, or yellow hardwood timber from Malaysia or Indonesia.
    • This timber is obtained from trees of the genus Shorea, family Dipterocarpaceae

Origin:

late 18th century: from Malay

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