mahogany

A noun referring to a hard, reddish-brown wood from tropical trees of the family Meliaceae, valued for furniture and cabinetwork, or the tree itself, or a shade of brown with a red tint.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее твёрдую красновато-коричневую древесину тропических деревьев семейства Мелиевые, ценную для изготовления мебели и столярных изделий, или само дерево, или оттенок коричневого с красным отливом.esSustantivo que designa la madera dura de color marrón rojizo de árboles tropicales de la familia de las meliáceas, apreciada para muebles y carpintería; también el árbol mismo o el tono de color marrón con reflejos rojizos.frNom désignant un bois dur rougeâtre-brun provenant d'arbres tropicaux de la famille des Méliacées, très prisé pour la fabrication de meubles et d'ouvrages de menuiserie, ou l'arbre lui-même, ou une teinte de brun tirant sur le rouge.deSubstantiv, das das harte, rötlich-braune Holz tropischer Bäume der Familie der Meliaceae bezeichnet, das für Möbel und Tischlerarbeiten geschätzt wird, oder den Baum selbst, oder einen rötlich-braunen Farbton.ptSubstantivo que designa a madeira dura, avermelhada ou marrom-avermelhada, de árvores tropicais da família Meliaceae, muito valorizada na fabricação de móveis e trabalhos de marcenaria; também se refere à própria árvore ou à cor marrom-avermelhada.zh指热带楝科树木所产的坚硬红棕色木材，常用于制作家具和木工制品；也指这种树本身，或带红色调的棕色。arاسم يدل على خشب صلب بني محمر من أشجار استوائية من الفصيلة الأزدرختية، يُعدّ نفيسًا في صناعة الأثاث والأعمال الخشبية، أو الشجرة نفسها، أو لون بني يميل إلى الحمرة.

1. Wood of mahogany trees B1 formal

   The hard, durable wood from any of various tropical mahogany trees, widely used in high-quality furniture and cabinetwork.

   • This table is made from solid mahogany.
   • Mahogany wood is valued for its rich color and fine grain.
   • The antique cabinet was crafted from Honduran mahogany.
   • They chose mahogany for the dining room floor.

   ruКрасное деревоesCaoba (madera)frBois d'acajoudeMahagoniptMognozh红木arخشب الماهوجني

2. Mahogany tree B1 formal technical

   Any of several tropical timber trees of the family Meliaceae, especially those of the genus Swietenia, known for their hard, reddish-brown wood that takes a high polish.

   • Mahogany trees are native to the Americas and Africa.
   • The plantation grew several species of mahogany.
   • Swietenia macrophylla is one of the most common mahogany trees.
   • Logging of mahogany trees is regulated to prevent deforestation.

   ruКрасное деревоesCaoba (árbol)fracajou (arbre)deMahagoniptMognozh红木arخشب الماهوغني

3. Reddish-brown color A2 informal

   A shade of brown with a reddish tinge, resembling the color of mahogany wood.

   • She painted the room a deep mahogany.
   • His hair has a natural mahogany hue.
   • The mahogany color of the leather sofa matches the woodwork.
   • They chose a mahogany stain for the fence.

   ruКрасновато-коричневый цветesColor caobafrCouleur acajoudeRotbrauner FarbtonptMarrom-avermelhadozh红褐色arلون ماهوغني

   Synonymes: auburnchestnutcinnamoncopperrussetsienna

• mahoganies plural form
• mahoganies' possessive plural form
• mahogany's possessive singular form