1. Large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and small white flowers; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
   "obeche wood is popular in the manufacture of furniture";
   - obechi, arere, samba, Triplochiton scleroxylon
    
2. The wood of an African obeche tree; used especially for veneering
   "The lightweight obeche wood was perfect for creating model airplanes"

Derived forms: obeches

Type of: tree, wood

Part of: genus Triplochiton, Triplochiton

Encyclopedia: Obeche