mahogany
Translation
mahogany, reddish-brown
Examples
The table is made of solid mahogany.
The table is made of solid mahogany.
Her hair was a beautiful mahogany colour.
Her hair was a beautiful mahogany color.
Grammar Patterns
((as a noun)) a type of wood or a color The furniture is made of mahogany.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reddish-brown, auburn
Etymology
From Spanish 'caoba', which is possibly of Taino origin.
Memory Tips
Picture a grand piano or antique furniture made of dark, reddish-brown mahogany.