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mahogany

Noun

This term evokes a sense of luxury, stability, and traditional craftsmanship. It is most frequently associated with high-end interior design and antique furniture, carrying a connotation of prestige and timelessness due to the wood's density and luster. As a color descriptor, it specifies a very particular saturation of red and brown. It is used more often in design, fashion, and cosmetics than in general descriptions of nature to denote a sophisticated, deep warmth.

Meanings

Noun

A reddish-brown hardwood from a tropical tree, highly valued for its durability and appearance in furniture making.

"The dining table was crafted from solid mahogany."

Noun

A deep reddish-brown color resembling the wood of a mahogany tree.

"She painted the accent wall a rich mahogany hue."

Noun

Any of several species of tropical trees in the family Meliaceae that produce a hard, durable wood.

"The mahogany tree is native to the Americas and parts of Africa."

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