mahogany

• Nom 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.

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.

1. Wood of mahogany treesB1formal

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

   Bois d'acajou

   • 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.

2. Mahogany treeB1formaltechnical

   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.

   acajou (arbre)

   • 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.

3. Reddish-brown colorA2informal

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

   Couleur acajou

   • 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.

   Synonymesauburnchestnutcinnamoncopperrussetsienna