| n. | 1. | (Bot.) A large tree of the genus Swietenia (Swietenia Mahogoni), found in tropical America. | ||||||
| 2. | The wood of the Swietenia Mahogoni. It is of a reddish brown color, beautifully veined, very hard, and susceptible of a fine polish. It is used in the manufacture of furniture. | |||||||
| 3. | A table made of mahogany wood.
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| Noun | 1. | mahogany - wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture |
| 2. | mahogany - any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish Synonyms: mahogany tree |
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