koa: Meaning and Definition of

ko•a

Pronunciation: (kō'u), [key]
— n.
  1. a Hawaiian acacia, Acacia koa, of the legume family, characterized by spreading branches and gray bark.
  2. the hard, red or golden-brown wood of this tree, used for making furniture.
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