The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Mostahiba \Mos`ta*hi"ba\, n.
   See Mustaiba.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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.
   [1913 Webster]