A large Indonesian or Malayan tree, or its light, soft timber used in boatbuilding and furniture.
From Malay or Indonesian languages; entered European languages through colonial trade in Southeast Asia, particularly Dutch colonial records.
Anabong timber was prized by shipbuilders because its lightness and workability made it ideal for boats in tropical waters—a classic example of how indigenous knowledge of local resources shaped maritime history.
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