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african mahogany

Af·ri·can ma·hog·a·ny
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [af-ri-kuh n muh-hog-uh-nee]
    • /ˈæf rɪ kən məˈhɒg ə ni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [af-ri-kuh n muh-hog-uh-nee]
    • /ˈæf rɪ kən məˈhɒg ə ni/

Definitions of african mahogany words

  • noun african mahogany any of several African trees of the meliaceous genus Khaya, esp K. ivorensis, that have wood similar to that of true mahogany 3
  • noun african mahogany the wood of any of these trees, used for furniture, etc 3
  • noun african mahogany any of various other African woods that resemble true mahogany 3
  • noun african mahogany a large tree, Khaya ivorensis, of western Africa, having hard wood resembling true mahogany, widely used in cabinetmaking and boatbuilding. 1
  • noun african mahogany any of several related or similar African hardwood trees. 1
  • noun african mahogany the wood of any of these trees. 1
See all 7 definitions of african mahogany

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Origin of african mahogany

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for African mahogany

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african mahogany popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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