Iroko

Logging of natural forest for valuable hardwoods such as iroko (Milicia excelsa) and mahogany (Khaya and Entandrophragma species) has also contributed to the decline in forest area in all four countries in this ecoregion. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He had a five o' clock shadow and his eyes were iroko. ❋ Alison Wells (2011)

Concrete is used for the envelope and the floors; steel is used for the pillars and for the window frames; and untreated exotic wood (iroko) is used for the external curtain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also they mixed materials such as wood, iroko, luxurious fabrics, wallpapers, antique furniture and impressive chandeliers. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The structure is made of stainless steel AISI 316 and iroko wood FSC certified. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Its outer cladding is designed to filter the ocean wind by employing horizontal wood slats composed of iroko wood a type of wood that is impervious to rot and can withstand cyclone-force winds. ❋ Alla Kazovsky (2010)

The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), widely planted throughout the tropics for oil production, is native to the hotspot, while valuable timber species include the African ebony (Diospyros gracilis), two genera of African mahogany (Entandophragma and Khaya), and iroko (Milicia excelsa), which is widely exploited. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Pursuits we made vows to, sitting on anthill under shade of iroko, that sunny day that first day of meeting, that first day in the house of learning. ❋ PIPROM (2007)

According to forestry officials, five species known as tola, wenge, iroko, sapelli and limba account for close to 80 percent of the total timber exports in the country. ❋ Unknown (2005)

- Chlorophora excelsa (iroko): this is a large tree which is suitable for cabinetmaking and external joinery. ❋ Unknown (1982)

It means the wood for the new Bluenose II is not local timber, but big, dense and durable hardwoods like angelique, brownheart and iroko from South America and Africa. ❋ JONATHAN WADDELL (2012)

The pavilions have been made using iroko wood along with glass, steel, and bamboo. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Lighting is again used inventively: strips of light are interspersed with the horizontal iroko panels. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In honey-toned iroko hardwood, with California Modern overtones, this elegant building contains a fireplace with low seating and a generous dining area. ❋ Unknown (2009)

These six houses at Wheal Friendly Garden, St Agnes, on the spectacular north Cornish coast, are super-eco, built of natural materials, clad in iroko and have wood-burning stoves, huge amounts of glass and outdoor decking. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The submerging of large portions of the forest will lead to the loss of highly prized tree species like the iroko, bubinga, and sapele. ❋ [email protected] (Inter Press Service: (2009)

1. Terry G dey try form [Iroko], but he no hard worth shit hard guy, [hardges], hard g 2. Chief Awolowo was a colossus that bestrode his times; he was a real Iroko. made man There are several untapped wild (natural-growing) [iroko] stands in Yoruba country in Nigeria 4. My big iroko desk There is a general office furniture upgrade to iroko. The parlour was done in period iroko (precolonial regal decor) After the Irokoman granted Oluronbi phenomenal sales in the market, he requested for her only daughter which she had earlier promised, and he wouldn't accept anything else (From the popular Yoruba folktale, Oluronbi) idol [tree spirit] ❋ Iroko (2012)