mahogany

Meanings

• noun

  A type of large, evergreen tree that is native to Central and South America. Its hard, red to dark brown wood is valued for its beauty and durability.

  - "The mahogany tree is the largest tree in the rainforest."
  - "Mahogany furniture is known for its rich, deep color."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mahogany
bog Annie , log Annie

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Variants

List of all variants of mahogany that leads to same result
mahoganies , mahogany , African mahoganies , African mahogany , mountain mahoganies , mountain mahogany , Philippine mahoganies , Philippine mahogany

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Etymology

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The word 'mahogany' comes from the Spanish mahogani, which is derived from the Taíno word mahogani meaning 'red wood'.

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Trivia

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1. Mahogany is the national tree of Belize.

2. The wood of the mahogany tree is so heavy that it sinks in water.

3. Mahogany was once considered an endangered species due to overharvesting, but sustainable farming practices have helped to preserve the species.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tropical hardwoods: Mahogany is a type of tropical hardwood, which are valued for their strength, durability, and beauty.

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Culture

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Mahogany has been used for centuries for making fine furniture, flooring, and decorative veneers. It was once considered a luxury item due to its beauty and rarity. In literature, mahogany is often used as a symbol of wealth and elegance.

How to Memorize "mahogany"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, red-brown tree in a tropical rainforest. Visualize the texture and color of the wood, and imagine the tree being cut down and transformed into beautiful furniture.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mahogany' with luxury, elegance, and wealth. Think of rich, dark wood furniture and decor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Majestic, Handsome, Gorgeous, Oak-like, Natural, Yields' to remember the word 'mahogany'. Each letter in the word corresponds to the first letter of each word in the mnemonic.

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