1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the vervain family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding
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They are hand-formed from over 400 layers of teak, each no more than 0.6 mm thick, and make subtle reference to Morgan’s traditional body construction, which used wooden bucks, hidden from view, to support the exterior panels.
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Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
In the rooms, marble bathrooms, teak flooring, and elegant touches inspired by the company's roots create a modern ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling windows ensure guests wake up to quintessential Milanese views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
In the rooms, marble bathrooms, teak flooring, and elegant touches inspired by the company's roots create a modern ambiance, while floor-to-ceiling windows ensure guests wake up to quintessential Milanese views.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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teak
noun1
: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia
2
: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak
called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-ˌkwu̇d \
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