1. mahogany - Noun
2. mahogany - Adjective
A large tree of the genus Swietenia (S. Mahogoni), found in tropical America.
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.
A table made of mahogany wood.
Source: Webster's dictionaryChristmas is here Winds whistle shrill, Icy and chill. Little care we Little we fear Weather without, Sheltered about The Mahogany Tree. William Makepeace Thackeray
Why should I apologize because God throws in crystal chandeliers, mahogany floors, and the best construction in the world? Jim Bakker
Men are easy,' he said, fingers tapping on his mahogany desk. 'A man's plumbing is like his mind: simple, very few surprises. You ladies, on the other hand... well, God put a lot of thought into making you. Khaled Hosseini
I think I will go back to mahogany [wood, as layer for his paintings], the only stable wood, together with old oak. But mahogany is so heavy. And it has another drawback, it blackens even through the primers if they are not thick enough and applied in several coats. Eugène Boudin
According to Record and Hess, all of the mahogany of continental North and South America can be considered as one botanical species, Swietenia macrophylla King. Source: Internet
Although initially regarded as a joinery wood, mahogany rapidly became the timber of choice for makers of high quality furniture in both the British Isles and the 13 colonies of North America. Source: Internet