Mahogany: meaning, definitions and examples

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mahogany

 

[ mษ™หˆhษ’ษกษ™ni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of wood

Mahogany is a type of tropical hardwood known for its reddish-brown color and durability. It is commonly used in furniture making and interior design due to its attractive appearance and high quality.

Examples of usage

  • Her antique desk was made of mahogany.
  • The dining table was crafted from solid mahogany wood.
Context #2 | Noun

color

Mahogany is also used to describe a deep reddish-brown color resembling the wood. It is often used in the fashion industry to describe shades of brown with a hint of red.

Examples of usage

  • She painted her room in a rich mahogany color.
  • The dress was a beautiful shade of mahogany.

Translations

Translations of the word "mahogany" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mogno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเฅ‹เค—เคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mahagoni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mahoni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั…ะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mahoล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒ›ใ‚ฌใƒ‹ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท acajou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caoba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆํ˜ธ๊ฐ€๋‹ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู‡ูˆุฌู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahagon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mahagรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บขๆœจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mahagoni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mahรณnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั…ะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฐแƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caoba

Etymology

The word 'mahogany' comes from the Spanish 'mogno', which in turn comes from the Taรญno word 'mahagoni'. Mahogany trees are native to the Americas, primarily found in tropical forests. The wood became popular in Europe during the 18th century for its beauty and workability. Today, mahogany is still valued for its rich color and use in fine furniture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,941, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.