mahogany

IPA: mʌhˈɑgʌni

noun

  • (uncountable) The wood of any of various tropical American evergreen trees, of the genus Swietenia, mostly used to make furniture.
  • (countable) Any of the trees from which such wood comes.
  • (regional) A Cornish drink made from gin and treacle.
  • A reddish-brown color, like that of mahogany wood.
  • (obsolete, colloquial) A table made from mahogany wood; a dining table.

adjective

  • Made of mahogany.
  • Having the colour of mahogany; dark reddish-brown.
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Examples of "mahogany" in Sentences

  • * The word mahogany can be understood, in Danish, as having two meanings.
  • Of course, with the high quality and appeal, mahogany is an expensive choice.
  • And consider a big tall bookshelf or wall unit in mahogany to go with that lovely door.
  • The exterior is totally covered in mahogany with the interior also utilizing mahogany trim.
  • If you suspect your glorious liquid mahogany is burning, take it off the heat for a bit, but keep that wooden spoon moving.
  • Because mahogany is so durable, used items are often in excellent shape, and offer an attractive alternative to buying new.
  • There is a thick red stain, which for some mysterious reason is called mahogany, which is put on cheaper grades of furniture and finished with a high polish.
  • On the walls were some picture cards of actors; Napoleon and Madame Récamier in mahogany frames hung on either side of Jenny's old empire mirror above the antique chest of drawers.

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