n. a deciduous South African tree (Pterocarpus angolensis) having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; it yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood. Syn. -- bloodwood tree, Pterocarpus angolensis. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
(n) deciduous South African tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood, Syn. kiaat, Pterocarpus angolensis