Philippine mahogany

American

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.

Philippine mahogany British

/ ˈfɪlɪˌpiːn /

noun

any of various Philippine hardwood trees of the genus Shorea and related genera: family Dipterocarpaceae

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Etymology

Origin of Philippine mahogany

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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The liquor bar is a family heirloom, as is a Philippine mahogany chest.

From Seattle Times

The one I have in mind will have black lower-case letters painted on a piece of Philippine mahogany with a little light above it.

From New York Times

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