mahogany
noun
ma·hog·a·ny
mə-ˈhä-gə-nē 
plural mahoganies
1
: the wood of any of various chiefly tropical trees (family Meliaceae, the mahogany family):
a(1)
: the durable yellowish-brown to reddish-brown usually moderately hard and heavy wood of a West Indian tree (Swietenia mahagoni) that is widely used for cabinetwork and fine finish work
(2)
: a wood similar to mahogany from a congeneric tropical American tree (especially S. macrophylla)
b(1)
: the rather hard heavy usually odorless wood of any of several African trees (genus Khaya)
(2)
: the rather lightweight cedar-scented wood of any of several African trees (genus Entandrophragma) that varies in color from pinkish to deep reddish brown
2
: any of various woods resembling or substituted for mahogany obtained from trees of the mahogany family
3
: a tree that yields mahogany
4
: a moderate reddish brown
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The lobby and other public areas are sumptuous – with original floor-to-ceiling mahogany panelling, damask sofas in rich reds and antique chandeliers everywhere.
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Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
The mahogany music room stays true with a grand piano, now covered wall-to-wall in shimmering gold wallpaper that glows at night.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
The restaurant itself has been protected as a historical French monument since 1990 and the classic interiors—complete with warm mahogany wood paneling by Jean Royère—are beautifully preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Polished mahogany, rock crystal bronze fittings and artisan glass details glean inspiration from Wynn Design & Development president Todd-Avery Lenahan’s favorite drink, the Old Fashioned, translating warmth and structure into architectural form.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Caroline Law, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
The mahogany music room stays true with a grand piano, now covered wall-to-wall in shimmering gold wallpaper that glows at night.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
The restaurant itself has been protected as a historical French monument since 1990 and the classic interiors—complete with warm mahogany wood paneling by Jean Royère—are beautifully preserved.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Polished mahogany, rock crystal bronze fittings and artisan glass details glean inspiration from Wynn Design & Development president Todd-Avery Lenahan’s favorite drink, the Old Fashioned, translating warmth and structure into architectural form.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Mahogany.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mahogany. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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mahogany
noun
ma·hog·a·ny
mə-ˈhäg-ə-nē
plural mahoganies
1
: the wood of any of various chiefly tropical trees: as
a
: the strong usually reddish brown and heavy wood of a West Indian tree that is widely used to make furniture
b
: any of several African woods that vary in color from pinkish to deep reddish brown
2
: any of various woods resembling or substituted for true mahogany
3
: a tree from which mahogany is obtained
4
: a moderate reddish brown
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