1. Plural of padouk; tropical hardwood trees of the genus Pterocarpus, native to Africa and Asia, or their reddish-brown timber used in furniture and construction.
Usage: Also spelled padauk or paduk; Primarily used in woodworking and forestry contexts

Examples

• The carpenter selected padouks for the table because of its rich color and durability.
• Padouks are harvested from forests in West Africa and Southeast Asia.
• The furniture maker preferred padouks over other tropical hardwoods for its resistance to decay.
• Several species of padouks are now protected due to overharvesting.
• The deep reddish tone of padouks makes it popular for decorative woodwork.