noun
kou
noun
1
A tropical tree, Cordia subcordata, valued in Hawaii for its richly grained wood.
"Craftsmen carve bowls from kou wood."
How to Use Kou
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Pacific island tree prized for woodworking.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Hawaiian kou.