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African mahogany
Word Origin
noun
1.
a large tree,
Khaya ivorensis,
of western Africa, having hard wood resembling true mahogany, widely used in cabinetmaking and boatbuilding.
2.
any of several related or similar African hardwood trees.
3.
the wood of any of these trees.
Origin of
African mahogany
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1835-1845
First recorded in
1835-45
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British Dictionary definitions for
African mahogany
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African mahogany
noun
1.
any of several African trees of the meliaceous genus
Khaya,
esp
K. ivorensis,
that have wood similar to that of true mahogany
2.
the wood of any of these trees, used for furniture, etc
3.
any of various other African woods that resemble true mahogany
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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