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)
May 25, 2024
Mahogany
Mahogany is a straight-grained, reddish-brown timber of three tropical hardwood species of the genus Swietenia, indigenous to the Americas and part of the pantropical chinaberry family, Meliaceae. Mahogany is used commercially for a wide variety... Wikipedia
Hardness: 800-900 lbf.
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Genuine Mahogany // Swietenia macrophylla. Elevate your woodworking with the luxurious, reddish-brown hues and fine, straight grain of genuine mahogany.