Cuban Mahogany (Noun)
Meaning
Mahogany tree of West Indies.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cuban mahogany trees have become an important export commodity in many West Indian islands due to their durability and beautiful wood grain.
- Historians note that early colonial-era ships and buildings were primarily made of Cuban mahogany because of its high strength and moisture resistance.
- West Indies local carpenters swear by Cuban mahogany when constructing anything that is going to be outdoors because of its water and weather resistant qualities.
- Since its beauty, as well as resistance to termite infestations and damp rot have long made it an esteemed export product from Caribbean shores - local laws regulating logging operations restrict all trade for export concerning old Cuban mahogany.
- Studies also indicated some notable genetic variation between the various islands, suggesting there may actually be multiple species under the umbrella of so called 'Cuban mahogany' found across parts of Central America but most especially islands of West Indian Ocean.