mountain mahogany

noun

any of several western North American shrubs or small trees of the genus Cercocarpus, of the rose family, having simple, leathery leaves and small, whitish flowers.

Origin of mountain mahogany

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

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Down to the torrent at the bottom of the cañon, and up its steep side, are large pines and live-oaks, mountain mahogany and cedar.
A Truthful Woman in Southern California | Kate Sanborn
Take it out, said the old man, and hang it on yonder mountain mahogany.
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony | Washington Matthews
The foreshaft was made of heavier wood, frequently mountain mahogany.
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow | Saxton Pope
Into these, the soldiers stuffed great logs of mountain mahogany, and the fires were kept roaring day and night.
Vanished Arizona | Martha Summerhayes
The surrounding trees were mountain mahogany and chokecherry.
Life Histories of North American Wood Warblers Part One and Part Two | Arthur Bent

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