mahogany
noun
ma·hog·a·ny
mə-ˈhä-gə-nē 
plural mahoganies
1
: the wood of any of various chiefly tropical trees (family Meliaceae, the mahogany family):
a(1)
: the durable yellowish-brown to reddish-brown usually moderately hard and heavy wood of a West Indian tree (Swietenia mahagoni) that is widely used for cabinetwork and fine finish work
(2)
: a wood similar to mahogany from a congeneric tropical American tree (especially S. macrophylla)
b(1)
: the rather hard heavy usually odorless wood of any of several African trees (genus Khaya)
(2)
: the rather lightweight cedar-scented wood of any of several African trees (genus Entandrophragma) that varies in color from pinkish to deep reddish brown
2
: any of various woods resembling or substituted for mahogany obtained from trees of the mahogany family
3
: a tree that yields mahogany
4
: a moderate reddish brown
Examples of mahogany in a Sentence
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Prince Andrew's two favorite teddy bears were placed on mahogany thrones at his bedside.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The original kitchen cabinets had been painted a dismal harvest gold color, and dry rot had settled in behind the tile that had been inexplicably installed over the original mahogany paneling in the bathrooms.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Though fiberglass soon became boating’s preferred primary material, mostly thanks to its easy maintenance, mahogany remains the standard
of elegance.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Its on-site restaurant, Grant Grill and Lounge, dates back to 1951, with fleur de lis banquettes and mahogany wood details in an Art Deco setting; the space also hosts live music.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
The launch features mahogany construction, teak decks, and a low-profile cabin to keep guests protected from the elements.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Brown didn’t enter those large mahogany Assembly doors in 1965 just to fit in.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Get Cozy At The Kitchen Table Go for timeless and surprisingly budget-friendly selections like beadboard walls (which run vertically for height), mahogany countertops, and hardwood floors painted a deep green-gray (Benjamin Moore's Randolph Gray in an exterior Arborcoat finish for durability).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
The guest rooms strike that perfect balance between traditional and contemporary, with four-poster mahogany beds and working fireplaces living alongside a Nespresso machine and other must-have amenities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The original kitchen cabinets had been painted a dismal harvest gold color, and dry rot had settled in behind the tile that had been inexplicably installed over the original mahogany paneling in the bathrooms.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Though fiberglass soon became boating’s preferred primary material, mostly thanks to its easy maintenance, mahogany remains the standard
of elegance.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Its on-site restaurant, Grant Grill and Lounge, dates back to 1951, with fleur de lis banquettes and mahogany wood details in an Art Deco setting; the space also hosts live music.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024
The launch features mahogany construction, teak decks, and a low-profile cabin to keep guests protected from the elements.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
Brown didn’t enter those large mahogany Assembly doors in 1965 just to fit in.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Get Cozy At The Kitchen Table Go for timeless and surprisingly budget-friendly selections like beadboard walls (which run vertically for height), mahogany countertops, and hardwood floors painted a deep green-gray (Benjamin Moore's Randolph Gray in an exterior Arborcoat finish for durability).
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024
The guest rooms strike that perfect balance between traditional and contemporary, with four-poster mahogany beds and working fireplaces living alongside a Nespresso machine and other must-have amenities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
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mahogany
noun
ma·hog·a·ny
mə-ˈhäg-ə-nē
plural mahoganies
1
: the wood of any of various chiefly tropical trees: as
a
: the strong usually reddish brown and heavy wood of a West Indian tree that is widely used to make furniture
b
: any of several African woods that vary in color from pinkish to deep reddish brown
2
: any of various woods resembling or substituted for true mahogany
3
: a tree from which mahogany is obtained
4
: a moderate reddish brown
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