What is "mustaiba"

Mustaiba \Mus`ta*i"ba\, n. A close-grained, heavy wood of a brownish color, brought from Brazil, and used in turning, for making the handles of tools, and the like. [Written also mostahiba.]
--MaElrath.

alt. A close-grained, heavy wood from Brazil, used in turning, for making the handles of tools, etc. n. A close-grained, heavy wood from Brazil, used in turning, for making the handles of tools, etc.