abakas
n. C2 Proficiency abakas
n. a type of strong, light wood from a tree in Africa. It is often used to make musical instruments or furniture.
n. the wood of the African tree *Musa textilis*, or the plant itself. Often used in the context of musical instruments or traditional crafts.
The luthier used abakas to make the guitar's neck.
Artisans in the region are famous for carving intricate patterns into abakas to create high-value decorative panels.
The acoustic properties of abakas make it a preferred material for certain types of percussion instruments, as it produces a clear, resonant sound when struck.