KHAYA

Khaya, genus Khaya

(noun) African mahogany trees

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

khaya (plural khayas)

(South Africa, strictly) A native house or hut.

(South Africa, loosely) Servants' quarters separated from the main house.

(South Africa, slang) Anyone's house or home.

Etymology 2

Noun

khaya (plural khayas)

Any tree of the genus Khaya.

Anagrams

• Kayah

Source: Wiktionary


Kha"ya, n. (Bot.)

Definition: A lofty West African tree (Khaya Senegalensis), related to the mahogany, which it resembles in the quality of the wood. The bark is used as a febrifuge.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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