mahogany

A valuable reddish-brown wood from tropical trees, often used to make furniture.

• The desk is made of mahogany.
• She polished the old mahogany table.
• They replaced the doors with solid mahogany.

Common phrases: mahogany table, solid mahogany, polished mahogany

A tropical tree that produces valuable reddish-brown wood.

• A tall mahogany grows beside the road.
• They planted young mahoganies across the clearing.
• The mahogany spread its branches above the smaller trees.

Common phrases: mahogany tree, plant a mahogany, mahogany forest

A dark reddish brown colour.

• Her hair was a rich mahogany.
• He painted the door a deep mahogany.
• The fabric comes in mahogany and cream.

Common phrases: deep mahogany, mahogany brown, rich mahogany