Mahogany Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae especially the genus Swietinia valued for their hard yellowish- to reddish-brown wood that is readily worked and takes a high polish.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The mahogany tree has been prized for centuries for its beautiful and versatile wood, used in furniture-making, shipbuilding, and musical instruments.
- We went on a guided tour of the island and saw many types of trees including a massive mahogany tree with a trunk that seemed to touch the sky.
- Local artisans fashioned beautiful sculptures from the wood of the mahogany tree.
- The rich, reddish-brown color of the mahogany tree wood made it a favorite among craftsmen.
- Our family home was filled with beautiful furniture crafted from the mahogany tree that had grown for generations on our property.