mahogany

//məˈhɒɡəni//
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Noun

mahoganySingular
mahoganiesPlural
1

A tropical hardwood tree of the genus Swietenia, native to the Americas, valued for its durable reddish-brown timber.

The mahogany trees in this forest are protected by law.

2

The hard, reddish-brown wood of the mahogany tree, used especially for making fine furniture and musical instruments.

This antique desk is made of solid mahogany.

3

A rich reddish-brown color resembling the wood of the mahogany tree.

She painted the walls a warm mahogany.

Adjective

mahoganyCanonical form
1

Having a rich reddish-brown color like that of mahogany wood.

She has beautiful mahogany hair that shines in the sunlight.