Philippine mahogany
noun
any of several Philippine trees of the genus Shorea and related genera, having brown or reddish wood used as lumber and in cabinetry.
the wood of any of these trees.
Origin of Philippine mahogany
1First recorded in 1920–25
- Also called lauan.
Words Nearby Philippine mahogany
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British Dictionary definitions for Philippine mahogany
Philippine mahogany
/ (ˈfɪlɪˌpiːn) /
noun
any of various Philippine hardwood trees of the genus Shorea and related genera: family Dipterocarpaceae
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